

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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Seiji Izumi
Toshiyuki Tabe, Sakuji Yoshimura
Katsuhisa Hattori
Department Leadership Roster
Toshiyuki Tabe
Screenplay
Seiji Izumi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
