EL ABALSSA (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, EL ABALSSA is a thriller and drama film directed by Ali Abdel-Khalek, running about 110 minutes. “EL ABALSSA” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teacher Hamza succeeds in winning the friendship of his pupils, the student Salah and his colleague Nadia ride a car to Jalal, Nadia's brother, they have a car accident, in the prosecution accuses Jalal Salah that he stole his car, denies the presence of Nadia with him in the accident, for fear of her brother being oppressed, Hamza Salah hides in his house to allow him The opportunity to take the exam, and Leila Hamza's relationship grows.
Who’s in it. EL ABALSSA stars Farid Shawqi as حمزة المصري, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as جلال الموجي, Noura as ليلى and Mohsen Mohie Eldein as صلاح, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, EL ABALSSA 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 EL ABALSSA page.
If you liked it. Fans of EL ABALSSA tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch EL ABALSSA (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for EL ABALSSA change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is EL ABALSSA worth watching?
- EL ABALSSA holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in EL ABALSSA?
- EL ABALSSA stars Farid Shawqi, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Noura, Mohsen Mohie Eldein and Hussien El Sherbiny.
- When was EL ABALSSA released?
- EL ABALSSA was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.