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1979•133 min•Drama, War

Alexandria… Why?

Is Alexandria… Why? a Hit or Flop?

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Is Alexandria… Why? worth watching? With a rating of 6.3/10, this Drama, War film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Alexandria… Why? Synopsis

Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.

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Top Cast

Mohsen Mohey ElDein
Mohsen Mohey ElDeinYehia
Mahmoud El Meligy
Mahmoud El MeligyShukri Murad, Yehia's Father
Mohsena Tawfiq
Mohsena TawfiqYehia's Mother
Abdullah Mahmoud
Abdullah MahmoudMohsen
Ahmed Zaki
Ahmed ZakiIbrahim
Naglaa Fathy
Naglaa FathySarah Sorel
Ahmed Mehrez
Ahmed MehrezAdel Bey
Gerry Sundquist
Gerry SundquistThomas "Tommy" Friskin
Laila Hamada
Laila HamadaNadia
Farid Shawqy
Farid ShawqyShaker Bey, Mohsen's Father

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Is Alexandria… Why? worth watching?

Alexandria… Why? has received mixed reviews with a 6.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, War movies.

Is Alexandria… Why? hit or flop?

Alexandria… Why? has received average ratings (6.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? is a Drama, War movie that Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with H...

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