Ashgal Shaqa
أشغال شاقة
Synopsis
The story revolves around the meeting of Colonel Mansour (Majed El Masry), the head of the Anti-Narcotics Bureau, with his old lover, Salma (Athar El Hakim), after her mother separated them. He became a police officer and never married, and she became an artist and married twice. They agreed to resume their previous relationship again. They were brought together by the presence of a drug dealer in her furnished apartment, and they agreed to cooperate together to bring down the prominent gang member, Emad El Moayed (Sami El Adl). Salma befriended him and introduced him to Mansour as the owner of a car showroom, which he exploits as a front for drug smuggling.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed El-Sabawy
- Screenplay & Story
- Faisal Nada
- Original Title
- أشغال شاقة
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- نايل توتاله للإنتاج, EMPC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed El-Sabawy
Faisal Nada
Department Leadership Roster
Ahmed El-Sabawy
Director
Faisal Nada
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashgal Shaqa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ashgal Shaqa about?
The story revolves around the meeting of Colonel Mansour (Majed El Masry), the head of the Anti-Narcotics Bureau, with his old lover, Salma (Athar El Hakim), after her mother separated them. He became a police officer and never married, and she became an artist and married twice. They agreed to resume their previous relationship again. They were brought together by the presence of a drug dealer in her furnished apartment, and they agreed to cooperate together to bring down the prominent gang member, Emad El Moayed (Sami El Adl). Salma befriended him and introduced him to Mansour as the owner of a car showroom, which he exploits as a front for drug smuggling.
Who directed Ashgal Shaqa?
Ashgal Shaqa was directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy.
Who stars in Ashgal Shaqa?
The principal cast of Ashgal Shaqa includes Athar ElHakim, Maged Elmasry, Samy El Adl, Entesar, Abdo El Wazir.
When was Ashgal Shaqa released and how long is it?
Ashgal Shaqa was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.