The Beginning and the End (1960)
Original title: بداية ونهاية
The Beginning and the End is a 1960 Arabic-language drama movie directed by Salah Abu Seif, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Omar Sharif, Sanaa Gamil and Farid Shawqy.
Set in the suburbs of Cairo in the late 1930s, the story follows a middle-class Egyptian family grappling with the hardships of life after the death of their father, their sole breadwinner. The mother and her four children, three brothers and their sister, Nefisah, struggle to avoid slipping into poverty. They all go in different directions which aren't exactly good.
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What is The Beginning and the End about?
Set in the suburbs of Cairo in the late 1930s, the story follows a middle-class Egyptian family grappling with the hardships of life after the death of their father, their sole breadwinner. The mother and her four children, three brothers and their sister, Nefisah, struggle to avoid slipping into poverty. They all go in different directions which aren't exactly good.
When was The Beginning and the End released?
The Beginning and the End was released on 31 October 1960.
How long is The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End runs 2h 10m.
Who made The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End was directed by Salah Abu Seif.