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Cairo Station (1958)

Poster for Cairo Station

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Youssef Chahine
  • Profile picture of Farid Shawqy
    Abu Siri Farid Shawqy
  • Profile picture of Hind Rostom
    Hanuma Hind Rostom
  • Profile picture of Youssef Chahine
    Qinawi Youssef Chahine
  • Profile picture of Hassan El Baroudy
    Madbouli Hassan El Baroudy
  • Profile picture of Abdel Aziz Khalil
    Abo Gaber Abdel Aziz Khalil
  • Profile picture of Ahmed Abaza
    Mansour Ahmed Abaza
  • Profile picture of Essmat Mahmoud
    Essmat Mahmoud
  • Profile picture of Hussain Ismael
    راكب بالقطار Hussain Ismael

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