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The Beginning and the End

The Beginning and the End

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: بداية ونهاية
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1960-10-31
  • Runtime: 130 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Dinar Film
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4887
  • Languages: Arabic

Cast & Crew

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

as Hassanein

Sanaa Gamil

Sanaa Gamil

as Nefisah

Farid Shawqy

Farid Shawqy

as Hassan

Kamal Hussein

Kamal Hussein

as Hussein

Amina Rizk

Amina Rizk

as The Mother

Salah Mansour

Salah Mansour

as The Grocer's Son

Amaal Farid

Amaal Farid

as Bahiya

Abdel Khaleq Saleh

Abdel Khaleq Saleh

as

Hamed Morsi

Hamed Morsi

as

Mohamed Hamdy

Mohamed Hamdy

as

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beginning and the End?

The Beginning and the End is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1960-10-31.

Who are the main actors in The Beginning and the End?

The main cast includes Omar Sharif, Sanaa Gamil, Farid Shawqy, Kamal Hussein, Amina Rizk, .

Where can I watch The Beginning and the End online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Beginning and the End is available.

Is The Beginning and the End based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Beginning and the End?

The Beginning and the End has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Beginning and the End?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Beginning and the End?

The soundtrack was composed by Dinar Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Beginning and the End filmed?

The Beginning and the End was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Beginning and the End?

The total runtime of The Beginning and the End is 130 minutes.

Is The Beginning and the End suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Beginning and the End?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Beginning and the End.

Does The Beginning and the End have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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