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The Emperor
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The Emperor

1990-11-19 · 140 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama

The story deals with the journey of Zinham, a young man who fled Egypt from Upper Egypt in search of a living, climbs up in organized crime and drug smuggling. His friend, Ibrahim, takes part in the crime journey. When he becomes one of the biggest drug smugglers (heroin) Who is in control of her market in Egypt in alliance with an Israeli smuggler, marries a dancer after he gets rid of Slim, the drug dealer who worked for him at the beginning of his career. He turns to liquidate everyone who stands in his way. He becomes drug addict and kills his close friend. (Ibrahim), after doubting the betrayal of his wife dancing with him.

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Directors
Tarek Al-Aryan
Production companies
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Countries
Egypt
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ahmed ZakiAhmed ZakiZeinhom
RaghdaRaghdaHayah
Mahmoud HemidaMahmoud HemidaIbrahim
Khalil MorsiKhalil Morsi
Abu Bakr EzzatAbu Bakr EzzatSalim
Abdullah MahmoudKhamees
Kamal HusseinKamal Hussein
Mohamed MetwallyMohamed MetwallyAl-Sanjari
Mokhles ElBehiryMokhles ElBehiryTalaat, Zeinhom’s lawyer
Nahed SamirNahed SamirUmm Zainhum
Sayed SadekSayed SadekAl-Balouti
Hussein ElSherbinyHussein ElSherbinySaeed

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