Baba Amin
بابا أمين
Synopsis
1950 Cairo, Amin is a simple employee who lives with his family of three, his wife Zahira, son Nabil and daughter Hoda. Amin’s friend Mabrouk convinces Amin to invest his life savings in a project, which he promises, will get him rich. Amin agrees but forgets to take a receipt. Amin suddenly dies and watches on from the after life.
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Hussein Reyaad
Amin
Faten Hamama
Huda
Kamal Al-Shennawi
Ali
Mary Moneib
Shahira
Farid Shawqy
Rushdi
Hind Rostom
Sonia
Mohammad Tawfiq
Barawa
Mohsen Hassanein
Hassan Kamel
Mabrook
Gamalat Zayed
Customer
Essam Abdo
Child Nabil
Nabaweya Mostafa
Dancer
Toson Mutamad
Participant in Gypsy Show
Mahmoud Reda
Cabaret Dancer
Mahmoud Lotfy
Cabinet Merchant
Abdel Moneim Ismail
Omran Bahr
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Screenplay & Story
- Youssef Chahine, Ali El Zorkani, Hussein El-Mohandess, Fathy Koura, Mahmoud El Sayed Shaaban
- Original Score
- Mahmoud Al Sharif, Mahmoud El Sherif
- Original Title
- بابا أمين
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine, Ali El Zorkani, Hussein El-Mohandess, Fathy Koura, Mahmoud El Sayed Shaaban
Mahmoud Al Sharif, Mahmoud El Sherif
Massimo Dellamano
Kamal Abul Ela
Department Leadership Roster
Youssef Chahine
Director
Youssef Chahine
Writer
Massimo Dellamano
Director of Photography
Mahmoud Al Sharif
Original Music Composer
Hussein El-Mohandess
Writer
Kamal Abul Ela
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baba Amin
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What is Baba Amin about?
1950 Cairo, Amin is a simple employee who lives with his family of three, his wife Zahira, son Nabil and daughter Hoda. Amin’s friend Mabrouk convinces Amin to invest his life savings in a project, which he promises, will get him rich. Amin agrees but forgets to take a receipt. Amin suddenly dies and watches on from the after life.
Who directed Baba Amin?
Baba Amin was directed by Youssef Chahine.
Who stars in Baba Amin?
The principal cast of Baba Amin includes Hussein Reyaad, Faten Hamama, Kamal Al-Shennawi, Mary Moneib, Farid Shawqy.
When was Baba Amin released and how long is it?
Baba Amin was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Baba Amin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baba Amin was composed by Mahmoud Al Sharif, Mahmoud El Sherif.