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19671h 45mEgypt

The Beggars' Strike

إضراب الشحاتين

Synopsis

A musical film that depicts the life of the Egyptian people under the rule of the English colonizer through the revolutionary of the beggars, represented by Shakal who falls in love with the revolutionist Hassanin and helps him combat the colonizer.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hassan Al-Imam
Screenplay & Story
Ihsan Abdel Quddous, Mohamed Mostafa Sami
Original Title
إضراب الشحاتين
Country of Origin
Egypt
Spoken Languages
Arabic
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Studios
المؤسسة المصرية العامة للسينما والتلفزيون والمسرح والموسيقى

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hassan Al-Imam

Screenplay & Story

Ihsan Abdel Quddous, Mohamed Mostafa Sami

Department Leadership Roster

Hassan Al-Imam

Hassan Al-Imam

Director

Ihsan Abdel Quddous

Ihsan Abdel Quddous

Writer

Mohamed Mostafa Sami

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Beggars' Strike.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beggars' Strike

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Beggars' Strike about?

A musical film that depicts the life of the Egyptian people under the rule of the English colonizer through the revolutionary of the beggars, represented by Shakal who falls in love with the revolutionist Hassanin and helps him combat the colonizer.

Who directed The Beggars' Strike?

The Beggars' Strike was directed by Hassan Al-Imam.

Who stars in The Beggars' Strike?

The principal cast of The Beggars' Strike includes Lobna Abdel Aziz, Karam Metawea, Tahiya Cariocca, Mahmood Al-Meleji, Mohamed Reda.

When was The Beggars' Strike released and how long is it?

The Beggars' Strike was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.