The Captain

At a glance

The Captain, is a 1997 Egyptian movie, directed by Sayd Saeed, and starring Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Mostafa Shaaban, Lotfy Labib. with a runtime of 160 minutes.

Overview

The Captain is an Egyptian historical drama set in the aftermath of the 1948 Arab defeat, unfolding in the port city of Port Said. Mansour Dahshoury, known as the Captain, emerges as an enigmatic figure whose unexplained abilities and magnetic charm — particularly over women — make him a legend in the streets. He wanders the city retelling tales of the war, becoming both a curiosity and a nuisance to the local authorities. Despite repeated attempts to capture him, the Captain slips away every time, shrouded in mystery. The film blends history and intrigue in a character study of an elusive man who seems to belong to another world.

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