The Mushroom
1997, Arabic. Directed by Samir Seif.
Mustafa worked in the guard team of President Sadat at the time of his assassination, he becomes depressed and an alcoholic. His wife leaves him with their daughter and marries a businessman engaged in suspicious operations leading to the abduction of the daughter. So she turns to Mustafa to save her.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 9 June 1997
- Original title
- عيش الغراب
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Samir Seif, Salah Fouad
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What The Mushroom is based on
The Mushroom is based on In the Line of Fire, a 1993 film.
Film · 1993
In the Line of Fire
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The Mushroom runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Mushroom on?
The Mushroom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 June 1997. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mushroom?
If you liked The Mushroom, try The Locksmith, Shimmer Lake, Black Site.
Who directed The Mushroom?
The Mushroom (1997) was directed by Samir Seif and stars Nour El-Sherif, Yousra, Ezzat Abu Ouf.
What is The Mushroom based on?
The Mushroom is based on In the Line of Fire, a 1993 film.