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.

Cast

Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy, Abdel Aziz Khalil, Ahmed Abaza, Essmat Mahmoud, Hussain Ismael

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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.

When was "Cairo Station" released?

Cairo Station was released in 1958.

Who stars in "Cairo Station"?

The cast includes Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy.

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