Mafia (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mafia is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Sherif Arafa, starring Ahmed Al Saqqa as Hussain / Tarek Zidan, Said Tarabeek and Mona Zaki. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Sherif Arafa
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mafia About?
The premise of Mafia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being expelled from the Military Academy, Hussain falls into overseas mafia activities. When deported back to Egypt and jailed, the Egyptian Intelligence Agency offers him a covert mission as a chance at redemption. Reluctantly, he undergoes intensive bio‑psychological training with a patriotic team that rekindles his love for his country.
Mafia Cast & Characters
Ahmed Al Saqqa leads the cast as Hussain / Tarek Zidan, with Said Tarabeek and Mona Zaki as Mariam. Directed by Sherif Arafa; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sherif Arafa
- Ahmed Al Saqqa as Hussain / Tarek Zidan
- Said Tarabeek
- Mona Zaki as Mariam
- Ahmed Rizq as Raafat
Also Starring in Mafia
· 9 more- Mostafa Shaaban Hossam
- Lobna Mahmoud
- Gamal Ismail
- Abbas Abu Elhassan el-Gazzar (The Butcher)
- Hussein Fahmy
- Khalil Morsi
- Medhat Saleh
- Tawfiq Abdel Hamid
- Dalia AlKholi
Mafia Plot Summary
What happens in Mafia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mafia! unfolds in a layered, time-twisting structure that mirrors the approach of The Godfather Part II: it stitches together a sequence of flashbacks with a current, ongoing storyline. The movie centers on a man named Tony, who is introduced as the heir to a powerful mafia family headed by Vincenzo Armani Windbreaker Cortino. As the opening scene unfolds, Tony steps out of a Vegas casino and walks toward his car, a voiceover offering a stark, almost philosophical window into his worldview. When he fires up the ignition, the car explodes in a sudden, shocking act of violence that instantly sets the tone for the saga ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Mafia, scene by scene
Mafia Box Office
Mafia grossed $2.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
- International
- $2.7M
How Well Do You Know Mafia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Tony's Protestant girlfriend who later becomes President of the United States?
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Mafia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mafia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mafia?
Mafia runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Mafia released?
Mafia was released on July 24, 2002.
Who directed Mafia?
Mafia was directed by Sherif Arafa.
More films by Sherif Arafa Who is in the cast of Mafia?
Mafia stars Ahmed Al Saqqa as Hussain / Tarek Zidan, Said Tarabeek and Mona Zaki as Mariam, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Mafia make at the box office?
Mafia grossed $2.7 million worldwide.
Does Mafia have a post-credit scene?
No. Mafia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mafia in?
The original language of Mafia is Arabic.
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