Breakdown (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Breakdown is a drama and crime film directed by Ahmed AL-Sabaawi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Sami, whose wife Madiha accidentally kills a bystander while driving her car, claims to be the culprit to clear his wife. After he discovers her betrayal, he retracts his words, but to no avail, and is sentenced to jail for three years. After he gets out, he decides to take revenge on his wife, lover, and the judge who sentenced him.
Who’s in it. Breakdown stars Kamal el-Shennawi, Mohamed Khairy, Ahmed Diab and Adel Bader Al Deen, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakdown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakdown (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breakdown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Breakdown?
- Breakdown stars Kamal el-Shennawi, Mohamed Khairy, Ahmed Diab, Adel Bader Al Deen and Haridi Omran.
- When was Breakdown released?
- Breakdown was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.