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Historical drama

Star of the East (1999): Cast

Star of the East (1999) movie poster

Star of the East is a 1999 historical drama directed by Mohamed Fadel, starring Mahmoud Yassin as Ahmed Rami, Alaa Zinhom and Ahmad Seyam. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Star of the East (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Mohamed Fadel
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Star of the East About?

The premise of Star of the East without spoilers.

The film chronicles a segment of legendary singer Umm Kulthum’s life beginning in 1944, exploring her unresolved romances—including a liaison with the uncle of King Sharif Sabri and with poet Ahmed Rami—while also highlighting her involvement in the 1952 revolution, her response to the 1967 defeat, and the personal sacrifices she endured.

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Cast & crew

Star of the East Cast & Characters

Mahmoud Yassin leads the cast as Ahmed Rami, with Alaa Zinhom and Ahmad Seyam. Directed by Mohamed Fadel; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mohamed Fadel

More films directed by Mohamed Fadel: Nasser 56, Al Zaeem, Mohamad Ali’s Street and Love in a Jail Cell.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Star of the East FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Star of the East, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Star of the East?

Star of the East runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Star of the East released?

Star of the East was released on June 7, 1999.

Who directed Star of the East?

Star of the East was directed by Mohamed Fadel.

More films by Mohamed Fadel

Who is in the cast of Star of the East?

Star of the East stars Mahmoud Yassin as Ahmed Rami, Alaa Zinhom and Ahmad Seyam, among 13 credited actors.

Does Star of the East have a post-credit scene?

No. Star of the East has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Star of the East in?

The original language of Star of the East is Arabic.

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