The Beginning and the End (1960)

The Beginning and the End (1960) poster

Set in the suburbs of Cairo in the late 1930s, the story follows a middle-class Egyptian family grappling with the hardships of life after the death of their father, their sole breadwinner. The mother and her four children—three brothers and their sister, Nefisah—struggle to avoid slipping into poverty. They all go in different directions which aren't exactly good.

Director: Salah Abu Seif
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Fouad El-Zahry, Fouad El-Zahry
Cinematography: Kamal Karim
Editing: Emile Bahri
Production: Dinar Film
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

black and white

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beginning and the End about?
Set in the suburbs of Cairo in the late 1930s, the story follows a middle-class Egyptian family grappling with the hardships of life after the death of their father, their sole breadwinner. The mother and her four children—three brothers and their sister, Nefisah—struggle to avoid slipping into poverty. They all go in different directions which aren't exactly good.
Who directed The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End was directed by Salah Abu Seif.
Who stars in The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End stars Omar Sharif, Sanaa Gamil, Farid Shawqy, Kamal Hussein, Amina Rizk, Salah Mansour.
How long is The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End is a Drama film.
Where was The Beginning and the End produced?
The Beginning and the End was produced in Egypt.