The Night of Counting the Years (1969): Cast
The Night of Counting the Years is a 1969 historical drama directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, starring Shafiq Nour ElDein as Ayoub, Nadia Lotfi and Mohamed Abdel Rahman. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Shadi Abdel Salam
- Original language
-
Arabic - Studio
- Merchant Ivory Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Night of Counting the Years About?
The premise of The Night of Counting the Years without spoilers.
Set in 1881, before British rule begins in Egypt, the film follows the story of the Abd el‑Rasuls clan that illegally unearthed mummies from tomb DB‑320 near Kurna and sold them on the black market. When an internal feud erupts, a clan member must choose to keep looting or aid the Antiquities Service, sparking a showdown over the relics.
The Night of Counting the Years Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- psychotronic film
- 1800s
- mummy
- egypt
The Night of Counting the Years Cast & Characters
Shafiq Nour ElDein leads the cast as Ayoub, with Nadia Lotfi as Zeina and Mohamed Abdel Rahman as Third cousin. Directed by Shadi Abdel Salam; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shadi Abdel Salam
- Shafiq Nour ElDein as Ayoub
- Nadia Lotfi as Zeina
- Mohamed Abdel Rahman as Third cousin
- Ahmed Khalil as First cousin
Also Starring in The Night of Counting the Years
· 11 more- Ahmed Hegazi Brother
- Mohamed Nabih Murad
- Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq Uncle
- Mohamed Khairy Ahmed Kamal
- Zouzou Hamdy ElHakim Wannis' Mother
- Ahmed Marei Wannis
- Mohamed Morshed Stranger
- Ahmad Anan Badawi Bey
- Helmi Halali Second cousin
- Abdelmonen Aboulfoutouh Uncle
- Gaby Karraz Maspero
More from Shadi Abdel Salam
More films directed by Shadi Abdel Salam: Throne of Tutankhamun, Army of the Sun and The Eloquent Peasant.
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The Night of Counting the Years FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Night of Counting the Years, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Night of Counting the Years?
The Night of Counting the Years runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Night of Counting the Years released?
The Night of Counting the Years was released on January 27, 1969.
Who directed The Night of Counting the Years?
The Night of Counting the Years was directed by Shadi Abdel Salam.
More films by Shadi Abdel Salam Who is in the cast of The Night of Counting the Years?
The Night of Counting the Years stars Shafiq Nour ElDein as Ayoub, Nadia Lotfi as Zeina and Mohamed Abdel Rahman as Third cousin, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Night of Counting the Years have a post-credit scene?
No. The Night of Counting the Years has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Night of Counting the Years in?
The original language of The Night of Counting the Years is Arabic.
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