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The Choice

March 15, 1971 1h 43m 7.4/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1971. The Choice is a thriller/drama film. directed by Youssef Chahine.

Starring Ezzat Al Alaily, Soad Hosny, and Huda Sultan

Synopsis

When a free-spirited sailor is found murdered, his twin brother, a famous novelist, is the prime suspect. Investigators uncover a possible liaison between the dead sailor and the writer's wife, and also learn that Sayed's successful fictions owed much to the inspiration of his brother Mahmoud's adventurous life. Just as the evidence against the writer seems overwhelming, Mahmoud turns up alive. But why are the twins never seen together...?

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 15, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (12 votes)
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Language AR Original language
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Country Egypt Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Production Companies

  • المؤسسة المصرية العامة للسينما والتلفزيون والمسرح والموسيقى

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Choice about?

When a free-spirited sailor is found murdered, his twin brother, a famous novelist, is the prime suspect. Investigators uncover a possible liaison between the dead sailor and the writer's wife, and...

Who directed The Choice?

The Choice was directed by Youssef Chahine.

How long is The Choice?

The Choice has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The Choice released?

The Choice was released on March 15, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Choice?

The main cast of The Choice includes Ezzat Al Alaily, Soad Hosny, Huda Sultan, Mahmoud El Meligy, Seif Abdelrahman.