This is quite a good, multi-layered romantic drama set around the bustling environment of 1950...
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.
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Cairo Station
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 31, 1958
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
User Score
74%
Original Title
باب الحديد
Production Companies
Al-Ahramm Studios, Gabriel Talhami Film
Director
Youssef Chahine
Description
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.
