Avanti Popolo (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1986, Avanti Popolo is a drama and war film directed by Rafi Bukai, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A beautiful anti-war movie. It describes the surreal journey of two Egyptian soldiers as they're coming back to Cairo from the Six-day War of 1967. One is an aspiring actor, whose biggest role so far was that of Shakespeare's Shylock (the irony of fate), who contributes the role of the sad clown (played by the Arab-Israeli actor Salim Daw).
Who’s in it. Avanti Popolo stars Salim Dau as Haled el Asmar, Suhel Haddad as Gassan Hamada, Tuvia Gelber as David Pozner and Danny Segev as Yacaov Hirsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Avanti Popolo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avanti Popolo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avanti Popolo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avanti Popolo (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Avanti Popolo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Avanti Popolo worth watching?
- Avanti Popolo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Avanti Popolo?
- Avanti Popolo stars Salim Dau, Suhel Haddad, Tuvia Gelber, Danny Segev and Dani Roth.
- When was Avanti Popolo released?
- Avanti Popolo was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.