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The Ring Seller

January 2, 1965 1h 31m 7.1/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1965. The Ring Seller is a drama/music film. directed by Youssef Chahine.

Starring Fairuz, Nasri Shamseddine, and Joseph Azar

Synopsis

In a peaceful village, the mayor, seeing that the population is bored with tranquility, invents the mystical figure of Rajeh, and tells stories to villagers about the exploits of Rajeh, who kills and maims and steals. One day the mayor tells the villagers that Rajeh is heading to the village itself and they better be careful. Two smart men notice that the mayor was lying and that it is all his imagination. So they go on making good on the fictitious person and steal money and assault the mayor in the dark saying that they were Rajeh. Eventually, an old man with the name of Rajeh arrives in the village, amid public fears. Then it became obvious that Rajeh was merely a seller of rings for weddings and he wanted to marry his son to Rima, the mayor's niece. The two bad guys willingly go to jail for making use of the mayor's joke.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1965 61 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language AR Original language
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Country Lebanon Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Production Companies

  • Phenicia Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ring Seller about?

In a peaceful village, the mayor, seeing that the population is bored with tranquility, invents the mystical figure of Rajeh, and tells stories to villagers about the exploits of Rajeh, who kills a...

Who directed The Ring Seller?

The Ring Seller was directed by Youssef Chahine.

How long is The Ring Seller?

The Ring Seller has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Ring Seller released?

The Ring Seller was released on January 2, 1965 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Ring Seller?

The main cast of The Ring Seller includes Fairuz, Nasri Shamseddine, Joseph Azar, Joseph Nassif, Elie Choueiri.