Why was Cairo Calm
Originally released in 1982. Why was Cairo Calm is a documentary/history film. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anwar Sadat, jehan el sadat, and Saad Eddin Ibrahim
Synopsis
It begins in the days after Sadat's assassination in 1981 by an islamist cell of army officers. The American media had led an outpouring of shock and grief in the United States at the death of the heroic president. All the western leaders then travelled to Cairo to say goodbye to the man who had courageously changed the course of history. But then they found that practically no Egyptians turned up to the funeral. And the western politicians and the American TV reporters couldn't understand why. The documentary tries to find the answer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
0h 42m
42 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why was Cairo Calm about?
It begins in the days after Sadat's assassination in 1981 by an islamist cell of army officers. The American media had led an outpouring of shock and grief in the United States at the death of the ...
How long is Why was Cairo Calm?
Why was Cairo Calm has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).
When was Why was Cairo Calm released?
Why was Cairo Calm was released on August 10, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why was Cairo Calm?
The main cast of Why was Cairo Calm includes Anwar Sadat, jehan el sadat, Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Salah Jahin, Abla Kamel.