The Asphalt Kings (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1996, The Asphalt Kings is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ossama Fawzy, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A raucous and amazingly irreverent look at contemporary Cairo, THE ASPHALT KING centers on Sayed, a swaggering cabdriver and (to his mind) born womanizer. Embroiled in a torrid affair with a buxom neighbor, Sayed pays his best friend Ringo to keep the neighbor's barber husband busy -- but the husband, as well as Ringo, Sayed's mother, father, sister and grandfather, have their own amorous intrigues brewing. Director Oussama Fawzi has been hailed as the brightest young director to have recently emerged in Egyptian cinema.
Who’s in it. The Asphalt Kings stars Mahmoud Hemida, Abdullah Mahmoud, Salwa Khattab and Hassan Hosny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Asphalt Kings 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 Asphalt Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Asphalt Kings tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Asphalt Kings (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Asphalt Kings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Asphalt Kings worth watching?
- The Asphalt Kings holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Asphalt Kings?
- The Asphalt Kings stars Mahmoud Hemida, Abdullah Mahmoud, Salwa Khattab, Hassan Hosny and Gamil Ratib.