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Drama thriller

Sunstroke (1978): Cast

Sunstroke (1978) movie poster

Sunstroke is a 1978 drama thriller directed by Mohamed Khan, starring Nour El-Sherif as Shams, Noura and Tawfiq Al-Deqen. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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Sunstroke (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Mohamed Khan
Genres
Drama , Crime , Action , Thriller
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sunstroke About?

The premise of Sunstroke without spoilers.

Shams, a photojournalist and boyfriend of Salwa, is hired to document a wedding. While shooting, he inadvertently photographs a piece of burning paper bearing cryptic words. The image draws the attention of a ruthless gang, pulling Shams into a dangerous pursuit as he seeks to uncover the meaning behind the mysterious message.

Sunstroke Themes & Keywords

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  • giallo
  • egyptian giallo
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Cast & crew

Sunstroke Cast & Characters

Nour El-Sherif leads the cast as Shams, with Noura as Salwa and Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Gamil. Directed by Mohamed Khan; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mohamed Khan

More films directed by Mohamed Khan: Before the Summer Crowds, Factory Girl, In the Heliopolis Flat and Downtown Girls.

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Sunstroke Also Known As

Also known as “Darbet shams”.

Also known as
  • Darbet shams

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FAQ

Sunstroke FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sunstroke?

Sunstroke runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Sunstroke released?

Sunstroke was released on February 18, 1978.

Who directed Sunstroke?

Sunstroke was directed by Mohamed Khan.

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Who is in the cast of Sunstroke?

Sunstroke stars Nour El-Sherif as Shams, Noura as Salwa and Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Gamil, among 12 credited actors.

Does Sunstroke have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Sunstroke in?

The original language of Sunstroke is Arabic.

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