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Romantic drama

The Mute (1980): Cast

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The Mute is a 1980 romantic drama directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy, starring Mahmoud Yassin as Ahmed, Adel Borham and Madiha Kamel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Mute (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Ahmed El-Sabawy
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mute About?

The premise of The Mute without spoilers.

Engineer Ahmed unintentionally causes the death of his coworker Hossam, and the incident leaves him with a neurological injury that renders him unable to speak. While coping with his muteness, he meets Aida, who is drawn to his character. Despite her father's strong disapproval, the two decide to pursue marriage.

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Cast & crew

The Mute Cast & Characters

Mahmoud Yassin leads the cast as Ahmed, with Adel Borham as Hossam and Madiha Kamel as Aida. Directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More 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.

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The Mute Also Known As

Also known as “Al Akhras”.

Also known as
  • Al Akhras

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FAQ

The Mute FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Mute?

The Mute runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Mute released?

The Mute was released on November 10, 1980.

Who directed The Mute?

The Mute was directed by Ahmed El-Sabawy.

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Who is in the cast of The Mute?

The Mute stars Mahmoud Yassin as Ahmed, Adel Borham as Hossam and Madiha Kamel as Aida, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Mute have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Mute in?

The original language of The Mute is Arabic.

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