The Beginning and the End(1960)
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The Beginning and the End Synopsis
Set in the suburbs of Cairo in the late 1930s, the story follows a middle-class Egyptian family grappling with the hardships of life after the death of their father, their sole breadwinner. The mother and her four children—three brothers and their sister, Nefisah—struggle to avoid slipping into poverty. They all go in different directions which aren't exactly good.
The Beginning and the End (1960) is a drama film directed by Salah Abu Seif, released on October 31, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Omar Sharif, Sanaa Gamil, Farid Shawqy and Kamal Hussein. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Salah Abu Seif
- Writers:
- Naguib Mahfouz, Salah Erzine, Salah Abu Seif
- Cinematographer:
- Kamal Karim
- Composer:
- Fouad El-Zahry
- Production:
- دينار فيلم
- Status:
- Released
The Beginning and the End Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Sharif
as Hassanein
Sanaa Gamil
as Nefisah
Farid Shawqy
as Hassan
Kamal Hussein
as Hussein
Amina Rizk
as The Mother
Salah Mansour
as The Grocer's Son
Amaal Farid
as Bahiya
Abdel Khaleq Saleh
Hamed Morsi
Mohamed Hamdy
Samia Roshdy
Hussain Ismael
Key crew
Directed by Salah Abu Seif, written by Naguib Mahfouz, Salah Erzine and Salah Abu Seif.
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The Beginning and the End Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Beginning and the End – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Beginning and the End?
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The main cast of The Beginning and the End (1960) includes Omar Sharif, Sanaa Gamil, Farid Shawqy, Kamal Hussein and Amina Rizk. The film was directed by Salah Abu Seif. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beginning and the End released?
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The Beginning and the End was released on October 31, 1960 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is The Beginning and the End worth watching?
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The Beginning and the End (1960) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.