The Truck Driver
سائق الشاحنة
Synopsis
A struggling young man abandons country life to work as a truck driver's assistant. His ambition drives him to be a driver himself, and lives a conflict that tears him apart between his love for a girl from his village, and his gratitude to his teacher who hopes to marry him to his daughter. We see the conflict that rages between truck drivers demanding wage increases on the one hand, and the employer on the other. The film depicts the harsh experiences that the hero goes through and learns through them the enormity of the individual battle in life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boško Vučinić
- Screenplay & Story
- Najat Kassab Hassan
- Original Score
- Solhy Al-Wadi
- Original Title
- سائق الشاحنة
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boško Vučinić
Najat Kassab Hassan
Solhy Al-Wadi
George Lotfi Al Khoury
Department Leadership Roster
Boško Vučinić
Director
Najat Kassab Hassan
Writer
George Lotfi Al Khoury
Director of Photography
Solhy Al-Wadi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Truck Driver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Truck Driver about?
A struggling young man abandons country life to work as a truck driver's assistant. His ambition drives him to be a driver himself, and lives a conflict that tears him apart between his love for a girl from his village, and his gratitude to his teacher who hopes to marry him to his daughter. We see the conflict that rages between truck drivers demanding wage increases on the one hand, and the employer on the other. The film depicts the harsh experiences that the hero goes through and learns through them the enormity of the individual battle in life.
Who directed The Truck Driver?
The Truck Driver was directed by Boško Vučinić.
Who stars in The Truck Driver?
The principal cast of The Truck Driver includes Sabri Ayad, Khaled Taja, Ibtisam Jabri, Hala Shawkat, Abdel Latif Fathy.
When was The Truck Driver released and how long is it?
The Truck Driver was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Truck Driver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Truck Driver was composed by Solhy Al-Wadi.