The Begger (1983): Cast
The Begger is a 1983 romantic comedy directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy, starring Adel Emam, Ahmad Rateb and Salah Nazmi. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Ahmed El-Sabawy
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Begger About?
The premise of The Begger without spoilers.
After failing to secure stable work in Cairo, Hassanein is compelled to join a group of street beggars. His arrival catches the eye of a corrupt businessman who mistakenly believes Hassanein is acting as a police informant, thrusting him into a tense, perilous confrontation.
The Begger Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- fiance fiancee relationship
- gang
- money
- uncle
- bus
- maiming
- hotel
- sunglasses
- younger sister
- revolt
- undercover
- exploitation
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- police station
- corruption
- fight
- poor family
- solitary confinement
- bribery
- blind man
- single room
- wedding
- restaurant
- children
- donkey
- herbs
- construction worker
- illiteracy
- begging
- villager
- poverty
The Begger Cast
Adel Emam leads the cast, with Ahmad Rateb and Salah Nazmi. Directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ahmed El-Sabawy
Also Starring in The Begger
· 8 moreMore from Ahmed El-Sabawy
More films directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy: Girls In Trouble, Ramadan On The Volcano, Ana Elli Katalt El Hanash and Beit al-qadi.
The Begger Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Al motasawil” and “The Cadger”.
- Also known as
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- Al motasawil
- The Cadger
- Al-motasaul
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The Begger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Begger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Begger?
The Begger runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was The Begger released?
The Begger was released on November 7, 1983.
Who directed The Begger?
The Begger was directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy.
More films by Ahmed El-Sabawy Who is in the cast of The Begger?
The Begger stars Adel Emam, Ahmad Rateb and Salah Nazmi, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Begger have a post-credit scene?
No. The Begger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Begger in?
The original language of The Begger is Arabic.
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