Adrift on the Nile
ثرثرة فوق النيل
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of the 1967 Six-Day War, the movie adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's novel follows the escapist, drug-fueled riverboat meetings of a group of frustrated Egyptians from various walks of life.
Top Cast
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Emad Hamdy
Anis Zaki
Adel Adham
Ali Al-Sayed
Ahmad Ramzy
Rajab Al-Qadi
Mervat Amin
Sanaa
Magda El Khatib
Samara Bahjat
Sohier Ramzy
Laila Zidane
Salah Nazmi
Khaled Azouz
Ahmed Tawfiq
Mustafa Rashid
Nemat Mokhtar
Sania Kamel
Magdy Wahba
Mohammad Behjat
Ahmed ElGezeiry
Abdu
Qadria Kamel
Samir Rostom
Mahmoud Kamel
Hamdy Youssef
Anwar Madkour
Mohamed Soliman
Radwan Hafez
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hussein Kamal
- Screenplay & Story
- Naguib Mahfouz, Mamdouh El Leithy
- Original Score
- Ali Ismail
- Original Title
- ثرثرة فوق النيل
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hussein Kamal
Naguib Mahfouz, Mamdouh El Leithy
Ali Ismail
Mustafa Imam
Department Leadership Roster
Hussein Kamal
Director
Mustafa Imam
Director of Photography
Mamdouh El Leithy
Writer
Ali Ismail
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adrift on the Nile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adrift on the Nile about?
Set against the backdrop of the 1967 Six-Day War, the movie adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's novel follows the escapist, drug-fueled riverboat meetings of a group of frustrated Egyptians from various walks of life.
Who directed Adrift on the Nile?
Adrift on the Nile was directed by Hussein Kamal.
Who stars in Adrift on the Nile?
The principal cast of Adrift on the Nile includes Emad Hamdy, Adel Adham, Ahmad Ramzy, Mervat Amin, Magda El Khatib.
When was Adrift on the Nile released and how long is it?
Adrift on the Nile was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Adrift on the Nile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adrift on the Nile was composed by Ali Ismail.
Is Adrift on the Nile based on a book or true story?
Adrift on the Nile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Naguib Mahfouz".