Movie

The Night of Counting the Years

“The day when the years are counted”

★ 7.7(61)19691h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Shadi Abdel Salam
Release date: 1969-01-27
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Egypt
Studio: Merchant Ivory Productions

About The Night of Counting the Years

The Night of Counting the Years is a 1969 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, starring Ahmed Marei, Ahmed Hegazi and Nadia Lotfi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Night of Counting the Years in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in 1881, a year before the start of British colonial rule, it is based on the true story of the Abd el-Rasuls, an Upper-Egyptian clan that had been robbing a cache of mummies they have discovered at tomb DB320 near the village of Kurna, and selling the artifacts on the black market. After a conflict within the clan, one of its members made a crucial decision when the Antiquities Service arrived.

Cast

Ahmed Marei

Wannis

Ahmed Hegazi

Brother

Nadia Lotfi

Zeena

Zouzou Hamdy ElHakim

Mother

Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq

Uncle

Mohamed Nabih

Murad

Shafiq Nour ElDein

Ayoub

Mohamed Khairy

Kamal

Ahmad Anan

Badawi

Gaby Karraz

Maspero

Antic Melkior

Jacques Larson

Mohamed Morshed

Stranger

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Night of Counting the Years in India?+

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Is The Night of Counting the Years on Netflix?+

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How long is The Night of Counting the Years?+

The Night of Counting the Years has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Night of Counting the Years?+

The Night of Counting the Years stars Ahmed Marei, Ahmed Hegazi, Nadia Lotfi, Zouzou Hamdy ElHakim and Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq.

When did The Night of Counting the Years come out?+

The Night of Counting the Years is a 1969 movie directed by Shadi Abdel Salam.

What genre is The Night of Counting the Years?+

The Night of Counting the Years is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Night of Counting the Years?+

The Night of Counting the Years was directed by Shadi Abdel Salam.