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The Sparrow

19721h 50mYoussef Chahine
IMDb 6.8

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Set shortly before and during the Six Day War in June of 1967, The Sparrow follows a young police officer stationed in a small village in Upper Egypt whose inhabitants suffer from the harassment of a corrupt businessman.

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What is The Sparrow (1972) about?

Set shortly before and during the Six Day War in June of 1967, The Sparrow follows a young police officer stationed in a small village in Upper Egypt whose inhabitants suffer from the harassment of a corrupt businessman.

Who stars in The Sparrow?

The Sparrow stars Seif Abdelrahman (Raouf), Habiba (Fatima), Salah Qabil (Youssef Fathallah), Mohsena Tawfiq (Baheya), Ali Al Sharif (Sheikh Ahmed). The film was directed by Youssef Chahine.

How long is The Sparrow?

The Sparrow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972.

Is The Sparrow worth watching?

The Sparrow holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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