Alexandria… Why?
Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: إسكندرية ليه؟
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1979-08-23
- Runtime: 133 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (21 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه), Algerian Television
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3241
- Languages: German, English, Arabic, French
Cast & Crew
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
as Yehia
Mahmoud El Meligy
as Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father
Mohsena Tawfiq
as Yehia's Mother
Abdullah Mahmoud
as Mohsen
Ahmed Zaki
as Ibrahim
Naglaa Fathy
as Sarah Sorel
Ahmed Mehrez
as Adel Bey
Gerry Sundquist
as Thomas "Tommy" Friskin
Laila Hamada
as Nadia
Farid Shawqy
as Shaker Bey, Mohsen's Father
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What is Alexandria… Why??▼
Alexandria… Why? is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1979-08-23.
Who are the main actors in Alexandria… Why??▼
The main cast includes Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmoud El Meligy, Mohsena Tawfiq, Abdullah Mahmoud, Ahmed Zaki, .
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Is Alexandria… Why? based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Alexandria… Why??▼
Alexandria… Why? has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 21 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Alexandria… Why??▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Alexandria… Why??▼
The soundtrack was composed by أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه), Algerian Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Alexandria… Why? filmed?▼
Alexandria… Why? was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Alexandria… Why??▼
The total runtime of Alexandria… Why? is 133 minutes.
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