Cairo Station (1958): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Cairo Station
Director: Youssef Chahine
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1958
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy, Abdel Aziz Khalil

What Cairo Station Is About

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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What is Cairo Station about?

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.

Where can I watch Cairo Station?

Cairo Station is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Cairo Station?

Cairo Station runs for 77 minutes (1h 17m).

When did Cairo Station come out?

Cairo Station was released in 1958.

Who directed Cairo Station?

Cairo Station was directed by Youssef Chahine.

Who stars in Cairo Station?

Cairo Station stars Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy.

What is Cairo Station's rating?

Cairo Station holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.