

The Emperor
1990, Arabic. Directed by Tarek Al-Aryan.
The story deals with the journey of Zinham, a young man who fled Egypt from Upper Egypt in search of a living, climbs up in organized crime and drug smuggling. His friend, Ibrahim, takes part in the crime journey. When he becomes one of the biggest drug smugglers (heroin) Who is in control of her market in Egypt in alliance with an Israeli smuggler, marries a dancer after he gets rid of Slim, the drug dealer who worked for him at the beginning of his career. He turns to liquidate everyone who stands in his way. He becomes drug addict and kills his close friend. (Ibrahim), after doubting the betrayal of his wife dancing with him.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 19 November 1990
- Original title
- الإمبراطور
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Fayez Ghali
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The Emperor runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
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The Emperor isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Emperor?
The Emperor (1990) was directed by Tarek Al-Aryan and stars Ahmed Zaki, Raghda, Mahmoud Hemida.