Cairo Station (1958)

Directed by Youssef Chahine

⏱ 77 min

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⭐ 7.4 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 7.4/10 (140 votes)

Available on: Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

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What is Cairo Station about?: Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
Where can I watch Cairo Station?: Available on: Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
When was Cairo Station released?: 1958-07-31

Overview

Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.