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IMDb19991h 41mJapan

Nile

Nile ナイル

Synopsis

A Japanese journalist in Afghanistan, whose wife dies in an explosion, tries to overcome his sorrows and goes to Egypt on a mission to cover the discovery of a tomb in the Valley of the Kings. As a gang tracks him down for locating the tomb, he falls in love with the girlfriend of the gang's boss who looks like his wife.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Seiji Izumi
Screenplay & Story
Toshiyuki Tabe
Original Score
Katsuhisa Hattori
Original Title
Nile ナイル
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Arabic, English, Japanese
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Studios
Toei Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Seiji Izumi

Screenplay & Story

Toshiyuki Tabe, Sakuji Yoshimura

Original Score & Music

Katsuhisa Hattori

Department Leadership Roster

Toshiyuki Tabe

Screenplay

Seiji Izumi

Seiji Izumi

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nile.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nile

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nile about?

A Japanese journalist in Afghanistan, whose wife dies in an explosion, tries to overcome his sorrows and goes to Egypt on a mission to cover the discovery of a tomb in the Valley of the Kings. As a gang tracks him down for locating the tomb, he falls in love with the girlfriend of the gang's boss who looks like his wife.

Who directed Nile?

Nile was directed by Seiji Izumi.

Who stars in Nile?

The principal cast of Nile includes Tsunehiko Watase, Rania Youssef, Ryuji Katagiri, Yoko Natsuki, Haruma Miura.

When was Nile released and how long is it?

Nile was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

Who composed the musical score for Nile?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nile was composed by Katsuhisa Hattori.