Al Ashqia
الأشقياء
Synopsis
Captain Rateb falls seriously ill. Tawfiq, the port worker, offers to let him pass a bag of drugs through customs in exchange for a large sum of money. He agrees to secure his children's future, but regrets it and throws the bag into the sea. Gang members kidnap him and he is surprised to find out that his friend Nazih is the leader of the gang. Rateb manages to escape, and Nazih threatens to kill his three children after kidnapping them if he does not return the bag to him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed El-Sabawy
- Original Title
- الأشقياء
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed El-Sabawy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Ashqia
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What is Al Ashqia about?
Captain Rateb falls seriously ill. Tawfiq, the port worker, offers to let him pass a bag of drugs through customs in exchange for a large sum of money. He agrees to secure his children's future, but regrets it and throws the bag into the sea. Gang members kidnap him and he is surprised to find out that his friend Nazih is the leader of the gang. Rateb manages to escape, and Nazih threatens to kill his three children after kidnapping them if he does not return the bag to him.
Who directed Al Ashqia?
Al Ashqia was directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy.
Who stars in Al Ashqia?
The principal cast of Al Ashqia includes Hassan Abdeen, Younes Shalaby, Madiha Yousri, Abu Bakr Ezzat, Salah El-Saadany.
When was Al Ashqia released and how long is it?
Al Ashqia was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.