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The Excavator

19961 seasonWafik Wajdi

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As the Israeli forces occupy Sinai prior to the War of Attrition, they use an excavator to dig deep in the land, under the pretext they're searching for oil. When the Egyptian authorities discover their true intentions, they try to stop the excavator from reaching Bab El-Mendab.

War & PoliticsAction & AdventureDrama

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What is The Excavator (1996) about?

As the Israeli forces occupy Sinai prior to the War of Attrition, they use an excavator to dig deep in the land, under the pretext they're searching for oil. When the Egyptian authorities discover their true intentions, they try to stop the excavator from reaching Bab El-Mendab.

Who stars in The Excavator?

The Excavator stars Hussein Fahmy, Yousuf Shaaban, Mostafa Fahmy, Hala Sedki, Samah Anwar. The series was created by Wafik Wajdi.

How many seasons does The Excavator have?

The Excavator has 1 seasons. There are 22 episodes in total.

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