Phantom Beirut(1998)
أشباح بيروت
Phantom Beirut Synopsis
Late in the 1980s it seems like the Lebanese conflict will never end. Khalil returns to Beirut after many years. Ten years earlier, during a battle, he took advantage of the confusion and pretended he was dead.
Phantom Beirut (1998) is a drama film directed by Ghassan Salhab, released on January 2, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Aouni Kawas, Darina Al Joundi, Carol Abboud and Rabih Mroué. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Ghassan Salhab
- Writers:
- Ghassan Salhab
- Cinematographer:
- Jérôme Peyrebrune
- Composer:
- Toufic Farroukh
- Production:
- GH Films, Optima Film, Idéa Productions
- Status:
- Released
Phantom Beirut Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Aouni Kawas
Aouni Kawas
as Khalil
Darina Al Joundi
as Khalil's girlfriend
Carol Abboud
- Rabih Mroué
Rabih Mroué
Hassan Farhat
- Younes Aoude
Younes Aoude
- Ahmad Ali Zein
Ahmad Ali Zein
- Nada Ali Zein
Nada Ali Zein
Key crew
Directed by Ghassan Salhab, written by Ghassan Salhab.
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Phantom Beirut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Phantom Beirut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phantom Beirut online?
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Phantom Beirut (1998) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Phantom Beirut?
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The main cast of Phantom Beirut (1998) includes Aouni Kawas, Darina Al Joundi, Carol Abboud, Rabih Mroué and Hassan Farhat. The film was directed by Ghassan Salhab. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phantom Beirut released?
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Phantom Beirut was released on January 2, 1998 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Phantom Beirut worth watching?
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Phantom Beirut (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.