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The Impossible (1966): Cast

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The Impossible is a 1966 drama directed by Hussein Kamal, starring Kamal Al-Shenawy as حلمي, Nadia Lotfi and Salah Mansour. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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The Impossible (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Hussein Kamal
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Impossible About?

The premise of The Impossible without spoilers.

Pressed by his father to marry a woman he does not love, Helmy obeys until his father's death frees him to pursue his own wishes. He encounters Nany, a kind but vulnerable girl, and later the outspoken lawyer Fatima, who presents herself as a cultured liberal. Their relationships force Helmy to confront love, autonomy, and societal expectations.

The Impossible Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

The Impossible Cast & Characters

Kamal Al-Shenawy leads the cast as حلمي, with Nadia Lotfi as ناني and Salah Mansour as عزيز. Directed by Hussein Kamal; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hussein Kamal

More films directed by Hussein Kamal: Let’s Dance, Rooster Among Hens, The Stoners and Borgwan Lane.

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Videos

The Impossible Videos

The featurette of The Impossible.

فيلم المستحيل | نادية لطفي - كمال الشناوي | دراما نفسية من روائع حسين كمال
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The Impossible Also Known As

Also known as “El mustahil”.

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  • El mustahil

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The Impossible FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Impossible?

The Impossible runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was The Impossible released?

The Impossible was released on January 2, 1966.

Who directed The Impossible?

The Impossible was directed by Hussein Kamal.

More films by Hussein Kamal

Who is in the cast of The Impossible?

The Impossible stars Kamal Al-Shenawy as حلمي, Nadia Lotfi as ناني and Salah Mansour as عزيز, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Impossible have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Impossible in?

The original language of The Impossible is Arabic.

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