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West Beirut (1998)

Movie ★ 7.0 105 min

Drama Comedy Romance

In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.

Ziad Doueiri Director Ziad Doueiri Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 30, 1998
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0157183
Language
,
Studio
, Exposed Film Productions AS, Douri Films, Ciné Libre

Themes

Cast

Rami Doueiri Tarek Mohammad Chamas Omar Rola Al Amin May Carmen Lebbos Carmen Lebbos Hala Joseph Bou Nassar Riad Liliane Nemri Nahida Mahmoud Mabsout Hassan Hassan Farhat Hassan Farhat Militiaman Zeytouni Fadi Abi Samra Fadi Abi Samra Darwiche Leila Karam Oum Walid

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Frequently asked questions

What is West Beirut about?
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.
Who directed West Beirut?
West Beirut was directed by Ziad Doueiri.
Who stars in West Beirut?
West Beirut stars Rami Doueiri, Mohammad Chamas, Rola Al Amin, Carmen Lebbos.
When was West Beirut released?
West Beirut is a 1998 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch West Beirut?
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