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Cairo Station (1958)

Cairo Station (1958)

Cairo Station (1958)

Original title: باب الحديد

Cairo Station is a 1958 Arabic-language crime movie directed by Youssef Chahine, with a running time of 1h 17m. It stars Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom and Youssef Chahine.

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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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.

When was Cairo Station released?

Cairo Station was released on 31 July 1958.

How long is Cairo Station?

Cairo Station runs 1h 17m.

Who made Cairo Station?

Cairo Station was directed by Youssef Chahine.

Where can I watch Cairo Station?

Cairo Station is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Where to watch Cairo Station

Stream: Criterion Channel

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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