The Egyptian Citizen (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Egyptian Citizen is a drama film directed by Salah Abu Seif.
What it’s about. The mayor have many sons, the youngest of his sons for military service are required, but it is looking for different ways to not send his son to perform his duty, he makes a deal with a simple peasant that sends his only son (Masry) instead of his son in exchange for Kiratin of the earth.
Who’s in it. The Egyptian Citizen stars Ezzat Al Alaily, Safia ElEmary, Abdullah Mahmoud and Omar Sharif, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Egyptian Citizen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Egyptian Citizen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Egyptian Citizen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Egyptian Citizen (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Egyptian Citizen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Egyptian Citizen worth watching?
- The Egyptian Citizen holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Egyptian Citizen?
- The Egyptian Citizen stars Ezzat Al Alaily, Safia ElEmary, Abdullah Mahmoud, Omar Sharif and Khaled El Nabawy.
- When was The Egyptian Citizen released?
- The Egyptian Citizen was released in 1991.