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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Action
Votes17
DirectorYoussef Chahine
WritersYoussef Chahine, Lezait Fayed, Mohamed Refaat
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStruggle in the Harbor
About Struggle in the Harbor
Ragab, a poor sailor, returns home to Alexandria after three years of absence, during which he tried to save money to marry his one true love, Hamedah. But there's trouble on the harbor, and with an old friend.
Directed by Youssef Chahine, Struggle in the Harbor leans on a strong ensemble — Faten Hamama, Omar Sharif, Ahmed Ramzy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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