West Beirut (1999)

  • NR
  • 09/03/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 45m

Growing up is only half the battle.

Overview

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, Writer

Cast

Rami Doueiri's headshot

Rami Doueiri

Tarek
Mohammad Chamas's headshot

Mohammad Chamas

Omar
Rola Al Amin's headshot

Rola Al Amin

May
Carmen Lebbos's headshot

Carmen Lebbos

Hala
Joseph Bou Nassar's headshot

Joseph Bou Nassar

Riad
Liliane Nemri's headshot

Liliane Nemri

Nahida
Leïla Karam's headshot

Leïla Karam

Oum Walid
Mahmoud Mabsout's headshot

Mahmoud Mabsout

Hassan

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