The Barrier(1990)
الحاجز
The Barrier Synopsis
Al-Hajiz (The Barrier), the movie deals with social and emotional barriers imposed upon individuals by society and also with those that the individual imposes upon himself. The characters in the movie lack the ability to communicate with each other and therefore, fail to understand their own emotions. Hence, they fail to maintain healthy relationships with each other because of the lack of love amongst them. This failure is attributed to the surrounding environment that dose not allow for healthy relationships to grow and prosper.
The Barrier (1990) is a drama film directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi, released on June 6, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ebrahim Bahar, Rashed Al-Hassan, Mariam Ziman and Gahtan Al-Gahtani. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bassam Al-Thawadi
- Writers:
- Ali Al Sharqawi, Ameen Salih
- Production:
- Bassam Al-Thawadi Films
- Status:
- Released
The Barrier Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ebrahim Bahar
Ebrahim Bahar
as Mustafa
- Rashed Al-Hassan
Rashed Al-Hassan
as Hassan
Mariam Ziman
as Fatima
- Gahtan Al-Gahtani
Gahtan Al-Gahtani
as Mohammed
- Abdulrahman Barakat
Abdulrahman Barakat
as The Father
- Toffol Gassim Hadad
Toffol Gassim Hadad
- Soad Ali
Soad Ali
as Huda
- Farah Ali
Farah Ali
- Anwar Ahmed
Anwar Ahmed
as Gang man
- Norah Yousif
Norah Yousif
as The neighbor
Latifa Al-Mejren
Key crew
Directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi, written by Ali Al Sharqawi and Ameen Salih.
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The Barrier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Barrier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Barrier online?
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Who stars in The Barrier?
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The main cast of The Barrier (1990) includes Ebrahim Bahar, Rashed Al-Hassan, Mariam Ziman, Gahtan Al-Gahtani and Abdulrahman Barakat. The film was directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Barrier released?
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The Barrier was released on June 6, 1990 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Barrier worth watching?
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The Barrier (1990) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.