Between Two Palaces
1964, Arabic. Directed by Hassan Al-Imam.
The life paths of the family of Mr. Ahmed Abdel Gawad during the period of the British occupation, and before the outbreak of the 1919 revolution, starting with the family's patriarch who lives a double life, his son Fahmy who joins a secret political organization, and the older son Yassin who follows his father's footsteps in pursuing women.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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Cast & crew
- Hassan Al-ImamDirector
- Yehia Chahineالسيد أحمد عبدالجواد
- Abdel Moneim Ibrahimياسين عبدالجواد
- Salah Qabilفهمي عبدالجواد
- Amal Zayedأمينة
- Zizi Al-Badrawyمريم رضوان
- Maha Sabryالسلطانة زبيدة
- Hala Fakherعائشة عبدالجواد
- Sohair El Barooniخديجة عبدالجواد
- Zouzou Nabilأم ياسين
- Ezzat Al Alailyإبراهيم - طالب جامعي
- Mohamed Redaمحمد عفت
- Mimi Chakibجليلة العالمة
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1964
- Original title
- بين القصرين
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Youssef Gohar
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Who directed Between Two Palaces?
Between Two Palaces (1964) was directed by Hassan Al-Imam and stars Yehia Chahine, Abdel Moneim Ibrahim, Salah Qabil.