Cairo Station (1958)
Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
Director: Youssef Chahine
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: July 31, 1958
Cast
- Farid Shawqy - Abu Siri
- Hind Rostom - Hanuma
- Youssef Chahine - Qinawi
- Hassan El Baroudy - Madbouli
- Abdel Aziz Khalil - Abo Gaber
- Ahmed Abaza - Mansour
- Essmat Mahmoud
- Hussain Ismael - راكب بالقطار
- Naima Wasfi - زعيمة منظمة المراة الحرة
- Abdel Ghani El Nagdi - مسافر صعيدي
Screenplay
- Abdel Hai Adib (Screenplay)
- Mohamed Abu Youssef (Dialogue)
Music: Fouad El-Zahry
Cinematography: Alevise Orfanelli
Editing: Kamal Abul Ela
Production: ستديو الأهرام (ستديوهات الأهرام), أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي)
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
black and white
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cairo Station about?
- Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
- Who directed Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station was directed by Youssef Chahine.
- Who stars in Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station stars Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy, Abdel Aziz Khalil, Ahmed Abaza.
- How long is Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Cairo Station produced?
- Cairo Station was produced in Egypt.