The Cruel Sea
بس يا بحر
Synopsis
The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khalid Al Siddiq
- Screenplay & Story
- Walaa'Salah El-Din, Abdel-Rahman Saleh, Saad Al-Faraj, Khalid Al Siddiq
- Original Title
- بس يا بحر
- Country of Origin
- Kuwait
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khalid Al Siddiq
Walaa'Salah El-Din, Abdel-Rahman Saleh, Saad Al-Faraj, Khalid Al Siddiq
Department Leadership Roster
Khalid Al Siddiq
Director
Walaa'Salah El-Din
Writer
Abdel-Rahman Saleh
Writer
Saad Al-Faraj
Writer
Khalid Al Siddiq
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cruel Sea
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What is The Cruel Sea about?
The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.
Who directed The Cruel Sea?
The Cruel Sea was directed by Khalid Al Siddiq.
Who stars in The Cruel Sea?
The principal cast of The Cruel Sea includes Saad Al-Faraj, Hayat Al-Fahad, Ali AlMufeedi, Mohammed Al-Mansour, Amal Bakr.
When was The Cruel Sea released and how long is it?
The Cruel Sea was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.