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Chouf (2016): Cast & Box Office

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Chouf is a 2016 drama directed by Karim Dridi, starring Sofian Khammes as Sofiane, Simon Abkarian and Slimane Dazi. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide.

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Chouf (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Karim Dridi
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chouf About?

The premise of Chouf without spoilers.

"Chouf," meaning "look" in Arabic, refers to the watchmen within Marseille’s drug cartels. The story follows Sofiane, a bright young man returning to his hometown to spend a holiday. Tragedy strikes when his brother, a drug dealer, is killed. Driven by vengeance, Sofiane abandons his studies and becomes immersed in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. He swiftly climbs the ranks, eventually becoming the boss’s trusted right hand, deeply entangled in a cycle of violence.

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Cast & crew

Chouf Cast & Characters

Sofian Khammes leads the cast as Sofiane, with Simon Abkarian as Le libanais and Slimane Dazi as le père. Directed by Karim Dridi; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Karim Dridi

More films directed by Karim Dridi, best-rated first: Cuba feliz, Lazy Girls, Khamsa and Rage.

Full filmography
Box office

Chouf Box Office

Chouf grossed $1.9 million worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.9M

International
$1.9M
Details

Chouf Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “마르세유 갱스터: 슈프” and “望风警戒”.

Also known as
  • 마르세유 갱스터: 슈프
  • 望风警戒

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Chouf FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Chouf, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chouf?

Chouf runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Chouf released?

Chouf was released on May 15, 2016.

Who directed Chouf?

Chouf was directed by Karim Dridi.

More films by Karim Dridi

Who is in the cast of Chouf?

Chouf stars Sofian Khammes as Sofiane, Simon Abkarian as Le libanais and Slimane Dazi as le père, among 18 credited actors.

How much did Chouf make at the box office?

Chouf grossed $1.9 million worldwide.

Does Chouf have a post-credit scene?

No. Chouf has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chouf in?

The original language of Chouf is French.

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