

The Deterioration
1985-01-01 · 66 min · ★ 7.0
The work follows a man struggling with alcohol addiction, exploring its destructive effects on his family, finances, home, and the future of his children. Set in a dramatic context, it highlights the far-reaching consequences of addiction on both personal and familial stability.
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Production details
- Directors
- Kathem Al-Qallaf
- Production companies
- مركز الفنون للإنتاج الفني
- Countries
- Kuwait
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,400
- Revenue
- USD 5,500
Top Cast
AbdulHusain AbdulRedhaحسين
Souad Abdullahدلال
Dawood Hussein
Mohamed Al-Saree
Abdul Emam Abdullah
Kathem Al-Zamil
Abd Al-Nasser Darweeshمروج الخمر
Mohammad Hassan
Ahmad Al-Saleh
Faisal Al-Misfer
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