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West Beirut

19981h 45mZiad Doueiri
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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"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.

DramaComedyRomance
Civil War1970sComing Of AgeTeenage BoySuper 8mm FootageArmed ConflictLebanese Civil WarTeenage Protagonist

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What is West Beirut (1998) about?

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.

Who stars in West Beirut?

West Beirut stars Rami Doueiri (Tarek), Mohammad Chamas (Omar), Rola Al Amin (May), Carmen Lebbos (Hala), Joseph Bou Nassar (Riad). The film was directed by Ziad Doueiri.

How long is West Beirut?

West Beirut has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998.

Is West Beirut worth watching?

West Beirut holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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