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The Quail and Autumn (1967): Cast

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The Quail and Autumn is a 1967 drama directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa, starring Nadia Lotfi as Riri, Naima Wasfi and Mimi Chakib. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes.

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The Quail and Autumn (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Quail and Autumn About?

The premise of The Quail and Autumn without spoilers.

Eissa Al‑Dabagh, a disillusioned member of a once‑influential party crippled by the 1952 revolution, clings to faded ambitions of power. After meeting the prostitute Riri, he tries to use her as a tool to reclaim his lost control. When he discovers she is pregnant, his desperation turns cruel and he drives her away.

The Quail and Autumn Themes & Keywords

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  • bureaucrat
  • bureaucracies
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Cast & crew

The Quail and Autumn Cast & Characters

Nadia Lotfi leads the cast as Riri, with Naima Wasfi as Issa Al-Dabbagh’s mother and Mimi Chakib. Directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hossam El Dine Mostafa

More films directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa: The Spy Hikmat Fahmi, A Crime in the Depths, Al Moshaghebat Wal Captain and Al Afaret.

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The Quail and Autumn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Quail and Autumn?

The Quail and Autumn runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was The Quail and Autumn released?

The Quail and Autumn was released on February 13, 1967.

Who directed The Quail and Autumn?

The Quail and Autumn was directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa.

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Who is in the cast of The Quail and Autumn?

The Quail and Autumn stars Nadia Lotfi as Riri, Naima Wasfi as Issa Al-Dabbagh’s mother and Mimi Chakib, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Quail and Autumn have a post-credit scene?

No. The Quail and Autumn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Quail and Autumn in?

The original language of The Quail and Autumn is Arabic.

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