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Comedy drama

The Minister Is Coming (1986): Cast

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The Minister Is Coming is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Ibrahim Al Shaqanqiry, starring Ahmad Bedir as metwali ouf, Waheid Seif and Osama Abbas. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Minister Is Coming (1986) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Minister Is Coming About?

The premise of The Minister Is Coming without spoilers.

In this comedy, bureaucrats scramble to hide pervasive administrative corruption when a minister arrives for an inspection. The department recruits several look‑alikes to stage a fake operation, turning the official visit into a farcical charade that highlights the absurdities of the system.

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Cast & crew

The Minister Is Coming Cast & Characters

Ahmad Bedir leads the cast as metwali ouf, with Waheid Seif as jaadar and Osama Abbas as shishmawy. Directed by Ibrahim Al Shaqanqiry; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ibrahim Al Shaqanqiry

More films directed by Ibrahim Al Shaqanqiry: Ali Baba’s Trial, Fawazia The Bourgeoisie and I’m Not Lying, I’m Sugar Coating.

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The Minister Is Coming FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Minister Is Coming, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Minister Is Coming?

The Minister Is Coming runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Minister Is Coming released?

The Minister Is Coming was released in 1986.

Who directed The Minister Is Coming?

The Minister Is Coming was directed by Ibrahim Al Shaqanqiry.

More films by Ibrahim Al Shaqanqiry

Who is in the cast of The Minister Is Coming?

The Minister Is Coming stars Ahmad Bedir as metwali ouf, Waheid Seif as jaadar and Osama Abbas as shishmawy, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Minister Is Coming have a post-credit scene?

No. The Minister Is Coming has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Minister Is Coming in?

The original language of The Minister Is Coming is Arabic.

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