Long Days
الأيام الطويلة
Synopsis
In 1959, underground revolutionaries try to assassinate Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Kassem in Baghdad. News reports claim they have failed, and at first the revolutionaries lay low, but as the secret police continue to comb the neighborhoods with house-to-house searches, they flee to the countryside. Among those fleeing is Saddam Hussein, the future president of the republic.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tawfiq Saleh, Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Saddam Hussein, Tawfiq Saleh
- Original Score
- Solhy Al-Wadi
- Original Title
- الأيام الطويلة
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tawfiq Saleh, Terence Young
Saddam Hussein, Tawfiq Saleh
Solhy Al-Wadi
Nuhad Ali
Irina al-Adadh
Department Leadership Roster
Tawfiq Saleh
Director
Terence Young
Director
Nuhad Ali
Director of Photography
Irina al-Adadh
Editor
Tawfiq Saleh
Writer
Solhy Al-Wadi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Days
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What is Long Days about?
In 1959, underground revolutionaries try to assassinate Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Kassem in Baghdad. News reports claim they have failed, and at first the revolutionaries lay low, but as the secret police continue to comb the neighborhoods with house-to-house searches, they flee to the countryside. Among those fleeing is Saddam Hussein, the future president of the republic.
Who directed Long Days?
Long Days was directed by Tawfiq Saleh, Terence Young.
Who stars in Long Days?
The principal cast of Long Days includes Saddam Kamel, Nada Siham, Mohsin al-Azzawi, Mahmoud Abo Al Abbas, Sami Al-Saraj.
When was Long Days released and how long is it?
Long Days was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Long Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Long Days was composed by Solhy Al-Wadi.
Is Long Days based on a book or true story?
Long Days is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Saddam Hussein".