AmericanEast(2008)
AmericanEast Synopsis
Summer in L.A., it's hot. Homeland Security has set the threat level at red; they're searching for several Arabs alleged to be terrorists. Mustafa, an Egyptian immigrant who runs a falafel shop, comes to the FBI's attention; they investigate him. He has other problems: his young teen son no longer wants to be a Muslim; his sister, a nurse, objects to Mustafa arranging her marriage to a cousin from Egypt. She has a non-Arab suitor of her own. Omar, an employee of Mustafa, is a struggling actor who doesn't want to play only terrorists. Mustafa hopes to open a real restaurant and has a potential partner in Sam, a Jew, whose family objects. What is the price of the American dream?
AmericanEast (2008) is a drama and romance film directed by Hesham Issawi, released on November 14, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef and Sarah Shahi. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Hesham Issawi
- Writers:
- Hesham Issawi, Sayed Badreya
- Producers:
- Ahmad Zahra, Anant Singh
- Cinematographer:
- Michael G. Wojciechowski
- Composer:
- Tony Humecke
- Production:
- Distant Horizon
- Status:
- Released
AmericanEast (2008) Trailer
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AmericanEast Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sayed Badreya
as Mustafa Marzouke
Tony Shalhoub
as Sam
- Kais Nashef
Kais Nashef
as Omar
Sarah Shahi
as Salwah Marzoke
Erick Avari
as Fikry
Virginia Hamilton
as Casting Director
Tim Guinee
as John Westerman
- Manny Kleinmuntz
Manny Kleinmuntz
as Ben Bloom
Key crew
Directed by Hesham Issawi, written by Hesham Issawi and Sayed Badreya, produced by Ahmad Zahra and Anant Singh.
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AmericanEast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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AmericanEast – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in AmericanEast?
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The main cast of AmericanEast (2008) includes Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef, Sarah Shahi and Erick Avari. The film was directed by Hesham Issawi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was AmericanEast released?
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AmericanEast was released on November 14, 2008 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is AmericanEast worth watching?
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AmericanEast (2008) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for AmericanEast?
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