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The Beginning and the End (1960)
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Set in the suburbs of Cairo in the late 1930s, the story follows a middle-class Egyptian family grappling with the hardships of life after the death of their father, their sole breadwinner. The mother and her four children—three brothers and their sister, Nefisah—struggle to avoid slipping into poverty. They all go in different directions which aren't exactly good.
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EnergyMeasured and gradual
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ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight The Beginning and the End is a 1960 film in the Drama category from Egypt. Directed by Salah Abu Seif. Starring Omar Sharif and Sanaa Gamil. Runtime: about 130 minutes. Original language: Arabic. TMDB rating: 8.2/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1960, Original language: Arabic, Production: Egypt, Runtime: about 130 minutes, Starring Omar Sharif and Sanaa Gamil.
Runtime
130 min
Original language
Arabic
Country of origin
Egypt
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew

Omar Sharif
Hassanein

Sanaa Gamil
Nefisah

Farid Shawqy
Hassan

Kamal Hussein
Hussein

Amina Rizk
The Mother

Salah Mansour
The Grocer's Son

Amaal Farid
Bahiya

Abdel Khaleq Saleh
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Hamed Morsi

Mohamed Hamdy

Samia Roshdy

Hussain Ismael

Thuraya Fakhry

Abdel Moneim Ismail
Director: Salah Abu Seif
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1What is movie The Beginning and the End (1960)?
It is a movie released in 1960 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End (1960) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Beginning and the End online?
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4What is the rating of The Beginning and the End?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 based on 10 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Beginning and the End?
Its runtime is about 130 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Beginning and the End best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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