The Asphalt Kings
Originally released in 1996. The Asphalt Kings is a action/drama film. directed by Osama Fawzy. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mahmoud Hemida, Abdullah Mahmoud, and Salwa Khattab
Synopsis
A raucous and amazingly irreverent look at contemporary Cairo, THE ASPHALT KING centers on Sayed, a swaggering cabdriver and (to his mind) born womanizer. Embroiled in a torrid affair with a buxom neighbor, Sayed pays his best friend Ringo to keep the neighbor's barber husband busy -- but the husband, as well as Ringo, Sayed's mother, father, sister and grandfather, have their own amorous intrigues brewing. Director Oussama Fawzi has been hailed as the brightest young director to have recently emerged in Egyptian cinema.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Aflam Guirguiss Fawzy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Asphalt Kings about?
A raucous and amazingly irreverent look at contemporary Cairo, THE ASPHALT KING centers on Sayed, a swaggering cabdriver and (to his mind) born womanizer. Embroiled in a torrid affair with a buxom ...
Who directed The Asphalt Kings?
The Asphalt Kings was directed by Osama Fawzy.
How long is The Asphalt Kings?
The Asphalt Kings has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Asphalt Kings released?
The Asphalt Kings was released on March 27, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Asphalt Kings?
The main cast of The Asphalt Kings includes Mahmoud Hemida, Abdullah Mahmoud, Salwa Khattab, Hassan Hosny, Gamil Ratib.