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The Basement (1987): Cast

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The Basement is a 1987 drama directed by Atef El-Tayeb, starring Hassan Hosny, Ahmad Bedir and Naima ElSoghier. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Basement (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Atef El-Tayeb
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Basement About?

The premise of The Basement without spoilers.

Widow Umm al‑Khair struggles to support her three children—Youssef, Waraqia and Aisha. Seeking wealth, Waraqia becomes involved with the unscrupulous developer Dandrawi, whose reckless construction leads to a building collapse and his arrest. Dandrawi’s wife then reveals the affair to the family, prompting a vengeful Youssef to plot his murder.

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Cast & crew

The Basement Cast

Hassan Hosny leads the cast, with Ahmad Bedir and Naima ElSoghier. Directed by Atef El-Tayeb; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Atef El-Tayeb

More films directed by Atef El-Tayeb: Gabr Elkhawater, A Hot Night, Revealing the Hidden and Obedience Warning.

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The Basement Also Known As

Also known as “Albadarun”.

Also known as
  • Albadarun

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FAQ

The Basement FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Basement?

The Basement runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Basement released?

The Basement was released on May 28, 1987.

Who directed The Basement?

The Basement was directed by Atef El-Tayeb.

More films by Atef El-Tayeb

Who is in the cast of The Basement?

The Basement stars Hassan Hosny, Ahmad Bedir and Naima ElSoghier, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Basement have a post-credit scene?

No. The Basement has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Basement in?

The original language of The Basement is Arabic.

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