Cairo-Baghdad (1947)

One of the earliest Iraqi films, the plot revolves around a young Iraqi man working as a writer who flees to Cairo after being accused of murdering his uncle. He stays with a friend and gets to know his friend's daughter, eventually falling in love with her. He requests to marry her, and his friend agrees to his proposal. The young man continues to write to newspapers using his friend's name. However, when the murderer of his uncle is apprehended, a young man from Iraq informs him about the developments in the case.

Director: Ahmad Badrakhan
Runtime: 110 min
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Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Ahmad Badrakhan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cairo-Baghdad about?
One of the earliest Iraqi films, the plot revolves around a young Iraqi man working as a writer who flees to Cairo after being accused of murdering his uncle. He stays with a friend and gets to know his friend's daughter, eventually falling in love with her. He requests to marry her, and his friend agrees to his proposal. The young man continues to write to newspapers using his friend's name. However, when the murderer of his uncle is apprehended, a young man from Iraq informs him about the developments in the case.
Who directed Cairo-Baghdad?
Cairo-Baghdad was directed by Ahmad Badrakhan.
Who stars in Cairo-Baghdad?
Cairo-Baghdad stars Haqqi Al Chibli, Madiha Yousri, Ibrahim Jalal, Bishara Wakim, Thuraya Fakhry, Afifa Iskandar.
How long is Cairo-Baghdad?
Cairo-Baghdad has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Where was Cairo-Baghdad produced?
Cairo-Baghdad was produced in Egypt.