The Choice(1971)
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The Choice Synopsis
When a free-spirited sailor is found murdered, his twin brother, a famous novelist, is the prime suspect. Investigators uncover a possible liaison between the dead sailor and the writer's wife, and also learn that Sayed's successful fictions owed much to the inspiration of his brother Mahmoud's adventurous life. Just as the evidence against the writer seems overwhelming, Mahmoud turns up alive. But why are the twins never seen together...?
The Choice (1971) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Youssef Chahine, released on March 15, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ezzat Al Alaily, Soad Hosny, Huda Sultan and Mahmood Al-Meleji. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Youssef Chahine
- Writers:
- Naguib Mahfouz, Youssef Chahine
- Cinematographer:
- Ahmed Khorshed
- Composer:
- Ali Ismail
- Production:
- المؤسسة المصرية العامة للسينما والتلفزيون والمسرح والموسيقى
- Status:
- Released
The Choice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ezzat Al Alaily
as Sayed / Mahmoud
Soad Hosny
as Sherifa
Huda Sultan
as Baheya
Mahmood Al-Meleji
as Farrag
Seif Abdelrahman
as Raouf
Youssef Wahby
as Youssef Wahby
Mimi Chakib
Ali Al Sharif
Madiha Kamel
Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra
Ashraf El-Selehdar
Soheir Fakhry
Key crew
Directed by Youssef Chahine, written by Naguib Mahfouz and Youssef Chahine.
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The Choice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Choice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Choice online?
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Who stars in The Choice?
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The main cast of The Choice (1971) includes Ezzat Al Alaily, Soad Hosny, Huda Sultan, Mahmood Al-Meleji and Seif Abdelrahman. The film was directed by Youssef Chahine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Choice released?
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The Choice was released on March 15, 1971 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Choice worth watching?
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The Choice (1971) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.