Long Days (1980)
In 1959, underground revolutionaries try to assassinate Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Kassem in Baghdad. News reports claim they have failed, and at first the revolutionaries lay low, but as the secret police continue to comb the neighborhoods with house-to-house searches, they flee to the countryside. Among those fleeing is Saddam Hussein, the future president of the republic.
Director: Tawfiq Saleh, Terence Young
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: January 2, 1980
Cast
Screenplay
- Saddam Hussein (Novel)
- Tawfiq Saleh
Music: Solhy Al-Wadi
Cinematography: Nuhad Ali
Editing: Irina al-Adadh
Country: Iraq
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Tawfiq Saleh, Terence Young
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Long Days about?
- In 1959, underground revolutionaries try to assassinate Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Kassem in Baghdad. News reports claim they have failed, and at first the revolutionaries lay low, but as the secret police continue to comb the neighborhoods with house-to-house searches, they flee to the countryside. Among those fleeing is Saddam Hussein, the future president of the republic.
- Who directed Long Days?
- Long Days was directed by Tawfiq Saleh, Terence Young.
- Who stars in Long Days?
- Long Days stars Saddam Kamel, Nada Siham, Mohsin al-Azzawi, Mahmoud Abo Al Abbas, Sami Al-Saraj, Fawzia Aref.
- How long is Long Days?
- Long Days has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Long Days?
- Long Days is a Action, Drama, History film.
- Where was Long Days produced?
- Long Days was produced in Iraq.