The Cruel Sea (1972)
Original title: بس يا بحر
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The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.
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Amal BakrNura
Ali AlMufeedi
Saad Al-FarajFather
Hayat Al-FahadMotherAhmed El SalehMohammed Al-Munaye`eAli El Mofedi
Mohammed Al-MansourMoussaedKeywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFisherman · Kuwait · Arabic MenDialogue densityDramaDirector preference1395152Actor preference802719 · 803484 · 1234282Country preferenceKw
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Frequently asked questions about The Cruel Sea
What is The Cruel Sea about?
The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.
How long is The Cruel Sea?
The Cruel Sea has a runtime of 106 minutes.