The Emperor
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
140 min
Release Date
1990-11-19
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
5.5
Ahmed Zaki
Zeinhom
Raghda
Hayah
Mahmoud Hemida
Ibrahim
Khalil Morsi
Abu Bakr Ezzat
Salim
Abdullah Mahmoud
Khamees
Kamal Hussein
Mohamed Metwally
Al-Sanjari
Mokhles ElBehiry
Talaat, Zeinhom’s lawyer
Nahed Samir
Umm Zainhum
Sayed Sadek
Al-Balouti
Hussein ElSherbiny
Saeed
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