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The Man Who Sold The Sun (1983): Cast

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The Man Who Sold The Sun is a 1983 film directed by Niazi Mostafa, starring Saeed Saleh as Professor Jamil, Younes Shalaby and Waheid Seif. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

The Man Who Sold The Sun (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Niazi Mostafa
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Sold The Sun About?

The premise of The Man Who Sold The Sun without spoilers.

Jamil, an employee of jeweler Azzouz, is in love with Souad. When Azzouz asks him to deliver a valuable jewelry bag to a client, a dispute between the client and his fiancé forces Jamil to stay at the hotel where Souad works, so he can keep the pieces safe in the hotel's safe‑deposit box. The tension tests his loyalty and his hopes for a future with Souad.

Cast & crew

The Man Who Sold The Sun Cast & Characters

Saeed Saleh leads the cast as Professor Jamil, with Younes Shalaby as Jamil and Waheid Seif as Sayed. Directed by Niazi Mostafa; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The Man Who Sold The Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Sold The Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Sold The Sun?

The Man Who Sold The Sun runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Man Who Sold The Sun released?

The Man Who Sold The Sun was released on January 3, 1983.

Who directed The Man Who Sold The Sun?

The Man Who Sold The Sun was directed by Niazi Mostafa.

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Who is in the cast of The Man Who Sold The Sun?

The Man Who Sold The Sun stars Saeed Saleh as Professor Jamil, Younes Shalaby as Jamil and Waheid Seif as Sayed, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Sold The Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Sold The Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Sold The Sun in?

The original language of The Man Who Sold The Sun is Arabic.

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