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Crime thriller

The Mushroom (1997): Cast

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The Mushroom is a 1997 crime thriller directed by Samir Seif, starring Nour El-Sherif as Mustafa Sharaf Al-Din, Ezzat Abu Ouf and Yousra. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Mushroom (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Samir Seif
Genres
Crime , Thriller , Adventure , Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mushroom About?

The premise of The Mushroom without spoilers.

Mustafa served on President Sadat’s security detail during the assassination, after which he spirals into depression and alcoholism. His wife abandons him, remarries a businessman involved in dubious dealings, and their daughter is kidnapped. Desperate, she turns to Mustafa, forcing him to confront his demons and attempt a dangerous rescue.

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Cast & crew

The Mushroom Cast & Characters

Nour El-Sherif leads the cast as Mustafa Sharaf Al-Din, with Ezzat Abu Ouf as Akram Sabry and Yousra as Azza Al Mansouri. Directed by Samir Seif; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Samir Seif

More films directed by Samir Seif: The Fish Tail, The Pleasure Market, Time and Dogs and Shams El Zanaty.

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The Mushroom Also Known As

Also known as “Eish El Ghurab”.

Also known as
  • Eish El Ghurab

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FAQ

The Mushroom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Mushroom?

The Mushroom runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Mushroom released?

The Mushroom was released on June 9, 1997.

Who directed The Mushroom?

The Mushroom was directed by Samir Seif.

More films by Samir Seif

Who is in the cast of The Mushroom?

The Mushroom stars Nour El-Sherif as Mustafa Sharaf Al-Din, Ezzat Abu Ouf as Akram Sabry and Yousra as Azza Al Mansouri, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Mushroom have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Mushroom in?

The original language of The Mushroom is Arabic.

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