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Nasser 56

Nasser 56

The life of Egyptian political leader Gamal Abdel Nasser.

1996 2h 6mDramaHistory

Nasser 56 is a 1996 Egyptian historical film directed by Mohamed Fadel, starring Ahmed Zaki. The film focuses on the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt's second President, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the subsequent invasion of Egypt by Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.

3.3/5

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Nasser 56 is a 1996 Egyptian historical film directed by Mohamed Fadel, starring Ahmed Zaki. The film focuses on the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt's second President, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the subsequent invasion of Egypt by Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.

The vibe

egyptpoliticsblack and white1950ssuez canalpolitical documentary

Behind it

Mohamed FadelMohamed FadelDirectorMahfouz Abdel RahmanMahfouz Abdel RahmanWriterYasser Abdel RahmanYasser Abdel RahmanComposerAbdul Latif FahmyAbdul Latif FahmyCinematography

Cast

Ahmed ZakiAhmed ZakiGamal Abdel Nasser
Ferdoos Abdel HamidFerdoos Abdel HamidTaheya (wife of Gamal Abdel Nasser)
Hassan HosnyHassan HosnyHamed
Amina RizkAmina Rizk
Adel HashimAdel HashimAbdul Latif Al-Baghdadi
Hani RamzyHani RamzyMahmoud
Ahmed MaherAhmed MaherMahmoud Younis
Shaaban HusseinShaaban Hussein
Mamdouh WafiMamdouh WafiMuhammad Hasanin Heikal
Abdallah FarghalyAbdallah Farghaly
Ahmed KhalilAhmed Khalil
Mokhles ElBehiryMokhles ElBehiryDr. Mustafa Al-Hafnawi
Hassan KamyHassan Kamy
Mohamed MarzabanMohamed Marzaban
Samir WaheedSamir Waheed
Mahmoud El-BezzawyMahmoud El-BezzawyPresident Anwar Sadat
Yasser Ali MaherYasser Ali MaherSalah Al-Desouki
Rushdy ElMahdyRushdy ElMahdyformer pasha

Director

Mohamed Fadel

Writer

Mahfouz Abdel Rahman

Release date

5 Aug 1996

Runtime

2h 6m

Studio

Egyptian Radio and Telivision Union

Language

Arabic, English, French

Country

Egypt

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