Cairo(1942)
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Cairo Synopsis
Reporter Homer Smith accidently draws Marcia Warren into his mission to stop Nazis from bombing Allied Conwoys with robot-planes.
Cairo (1942) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on August 17, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Young, Ethel Waters and Reginald Owen. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- John McClain
- Producers:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $924,000
- Revenue:
- $1,197,000
- Status:
- Released
Cairo (1942) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cairo before you stream it.
Cairo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeanette MacDonald
as Marcia Warren
Robert Young
as Homer Smith, aka Juniper Jones
Ethel Waters
as Cleona Jones, Marcia's Maid
Reginald Owen
as Philo Cobson
Grant Mitchell
as Mr. O.H.P. Boggs
Lionel Atwill
as Teutonic Gentleman
Eduardo Ciannelli
as Ahmed Ben Hassan (as Edward Ciannelli)
Mitchell Lewis
as Ludwig
Dooley Wilson
as Hector
Cecil Cunningham
as Mme. Laruga
Mona Barrie
as Mrs. Morrison
Rhys Williams
as Strange man
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by John McClain, produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
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Cairo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Cairo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cairo online?
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Cairo (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cairo?
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The main cast of Cairo (1942) includes Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Young, Ethel Waters, Reginald Owen and Grant Mitchell. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cairo released?
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Cairo was released on August 17, 1942 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Cairo worth watching?
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Cairo (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cairo?
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Yes. The official Cairo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.