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Cairo Station

1958-07-31 Crime 1hr 17m

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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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    1958-07-31
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 17m
  • Genre
    Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    العربية
  • imdb-logo
    7.5
  • Production
    Al-Ahramm Studios, Gabriel Talhami Film

Crew

Youssef Chahine
Director
Abdel Hai Adib
Screenplay
Gabriel Telhami
Producer

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Cast

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Naima Wasfi

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Abdel Ghani El Nagdi

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Abdel Hameed Badawy

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Said Khalil

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Abbas El Daly

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Helen

Helen

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Safia Sarwat

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Rashad Hamed

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Asaad Kellada

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Reviews for Cairo Station
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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-03-28

This is quite a good, multi-layered romantic drama set around the bustling environment of 1950's Cairo railway station. "Hanuma" (Hind Rustu... read more

This is quite a good, multi-layered romantic drama set around the bustling environment of 1950's Cairo railway station. "Hanuma" (Hind Rustum) is the drinks seller whom "Qinawi" (director, Youssef Chahine) has a serious crush on. Snag for him is that she has her eyes on the burly porter "Abu Siri" (Farid Shawqi) who is also a bit of an activist - trying to galvanise the chaotic and easily scared staff at the station to face up to their greedy, conniving boss. It's got to be said that the way the women are treated is tough to watch 60 years on; but, oddly enough, that lends to the authenticity of the prevailing culture that gives the film some of it's edge. The acting is good; though the dialogue way too wordy - the direction is tight and conveys all the hectic, rushed way of life for all concerned whilst gently managing the menace as things take a much more dark (and sexually pervasive) series of turns. No point imposing 2020s attitudes on it - it is what it is, and that isn't at all bad if you remember that.

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A Review by azdave2024

Written by azdave2024 on 2024-04-30

Enthralling--confusing--not what I expected! his noir film really challenged my and was very much a study of the underbelly of the human co... read more

Enthralling--confusing--not what I expected! his noir film really challenged my and was very much a study of the underbelly of the human condition. I never figured out the two you lovers. The film ends with them seemingly implying they are central. I am not sure why. Leaving me unsettled and hungry I will watch it again. AzDave

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A Review by CinemaSerf

This is quite a good, multi-layered romantic drama set around the bustling environment of 1950's Cairo railway station. "Hanuma" (Hind Rustum) is the drinks seller whom "Qinawi" (director, Youssef Chahine) has a serious crush on. Snag for h...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-03-28

This is quite a good, multi-layered romantic drama set around the bustling environment of 1950's Cairo railway station. "Hanuma" (Hind Rustum) is the drinks seller whom "Qinawi" (director, Youssef Cha...

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A Review by azdave2024

Written by azdave2024 on 2024-04-30

Enthralling--confusing--not what I expected! his noir film really challenged my and was very much a study of the underbelly of the human condition. I never figured out the two you lovers. The f...

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