Cairo Station
1958 · 77 min
Crime · Drama · Thriller
★ 7.4Criterion
Trailer
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.
Crew
- Director Youssef Chahine
- Screenplay Abdel Hai Adib
- Director of Photography Alevise Orfanelli
Cast
Crew
- Director — Youssef Chahine
- Screenplay — Abdel Hai Adib
- Director of Photography — Alevise Orfanelli
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