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West Beirut

West Beirut

Growing up is only half the battle.

In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: West Beyrouth
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • Release Date: 1998-10-30
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (43 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: RTBF, Exposed Film Productions AS, Douri Films, Ciné Libre, ACCI, 38 Productions, CNC, La Sept-Arte, Ministère de la culture
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.7054
  • Languages: Arabic, French

Cast & Crew

Rami Doueiri

Rami Doueiri

as Tarek

Mohammad Chamas

Mohammad Chamas

as Omar

Rola Al Amin

Rola Al Amin

as May

Carmen Lebbos

Carmen Lebbos

as Hala

Joseph Bou Nassar

Joseph Bou Nassar

as Riad

Liliane Nemri

Liliane Nemri

as Nahida

Mahmoud Mabsout

Mahmoud Mabsout

as Hassan

Hassan Farhat

Hassan Farhat

as Militiaman Zeytouni

Fadi Abi Samra

Fadi Abi Samra

as Darwiche

Leila  Karam

Leila Karam

as Oum Walid

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Keywords

civil war1970scoming of ageteenage boysuper 8mm footagearmed conflictlebanese civil warteenage protagonist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Beirut?

West Beirut is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1998-10-30.

Who are the main actors in West Beirut?

The main cast includes Rami Doueiri, Mohammad Chamas, Rola Al Amin, Carmen Lebbos, Joseph Bou Nassar, .

Where can I watch West Beirut online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if West Beirut is available.

Is West Beirut based on a true story?

Growing up is only half the battle.

What is the IMDb rating of West Beirut?

West Beirut has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 43 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of West Beirut?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for West Beirut?

The soundtrack was composed by RTBF, Exposed Film Productions AS, Douri Films, Ciné Libre, ACCI, 38 Productions, CNC, La Sept-Arte, Ministère de la culture. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was West Beirut filmed?

West Beirut was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is West Beirut?

The total runtime of West Beirut is 105 minutes.

Is West Beirut suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to West Beirut?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to West Beirut.

Does West Beirut have a post-credit scene?

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