Cairo Station
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.
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Where is Cairo Station streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | filmingo | filmingo |
About Cairo Station
Cairo Station is a 1958 Arabic-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Youssef Chahine. The cast is led by Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings.
Cairo Station was produced by ستديو الأهرام (ستديوهات الأهرام) and أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي) and made in Egypt. It was released on July 31, 1958, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Writers
- Abdel Hai Adib
- Release date
- July 31, 1958
- Original language
- Arabic
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Egypt
- Production
- ستديو الأهرام (ستديوهات الأهرام), أفلام النيل (جبرائيل تلحمي)
Cairo Station cast & crew
Cairo Station was directed by Youssef Chahine and written by Abdel Hai Adib.
The cast features Farid Shawqy as Abu Siri, Hind Rostom as Hanuma, Youssef Chahine as Qinawi, Hassan El Baroudy as Madbouli, Abdel Aziz Khalil as Abo Gaber, and Ahmed Abaza as Mansour.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fouad El-Zahry, cinematography is by Alevise Orfanelli, and it was produced by Gabriel Talhami.
Is Cairo Station worth watching?
Cairo Station holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 155 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Cairo Station is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cairo Station
Farid Shawqy
Abu Siri
Hind Rostom
Hanuma
Youssef Chahine
Qinawi
Hassan El Baroudy
Madbouli
Abdel Aziz Khalil
Abo Gaber
Ahmed Abaza
Mansour
Essmat Mahmoud
Hussain Ismael
راكب بالقطار
Naima Wasfi
زعيمة منظمة المراة الحرة
Abdel Ghani El Nagdi
مسافر صعيدي
Abdel Hameed Badawy
الشاويش حسنين
Hanaa Abdel Fattah
Cairo Station — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cairo Station in India?
Cairo Station is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Cairo Station in the US?
Cairo Station isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Cairo Station in?
Cairo Station is originally in Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cairo Station?
Cairo Station runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is Cairo Station rated?
Cairo Station is rated 12. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 155 ratings.
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