West Beirut(1998)
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West Beirut Synopsis
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.
West Beirut (1998) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Ziad Doueiri, released on October 30, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Rami Doueiri, Mohammad Chamas, Rola Al Amin and Carmen Lebbos. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Ziad Doueiri
- Writers:
- Ziad Doueiri
- Producers:
- Jean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Jacques Gale
- Composer:
- Stewart Copeland
- Production:
- RTBF, Exposed Film Productions AS, Douri Films, Ciné Libre, ACCI, 38 Productions, CNC, La Sept-Arte, Ministère de la culture
- Status:
- Released
West Beirut Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rami Doueiri
Rami Doueiri
as Tarek
- Mohammad Chamas
Mohammad Chamas
as Omar
- Rola Al Amin
Rola Al Amin
as May
Carmen Lebbos
as Hala
- Joseph Bou Nassar
Joseph Bou Nassar
as Riad
- Liliane Nemri
Liliane Nemri
as Nahida
- Mahmoud Mabsout
Mahmoud Mabsout
as Hassan
Hassan Farhat
as Militiaman Zeytouni
Fadi Abi Samra
as Darwiche
- Leila Karam
Leila Karam
as Oum Walid
Key crew
Directed by Ziad Doueiri, written by Ziad Doueiri, produced by Jean Bréhat and Rachid Bouchareb.
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West Beirut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 51 ratings.
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West Beirut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch West Beirut online?
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West Beirut (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in West Beirut?
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The main cast of West Beirut (1998) includes Rami Doueiri, Mohammad Chamas, Rola Al Amin, Carmen Lebbos and Joseph Bou Nassar. The film was directed by Ziad Doueiri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was West Beirut released?
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West Beirut was released on October 30, 1998 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is West Beirut worth watching?
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West Beirut (1998) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.