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The Idol

Name: The Idol
Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2016-01-21
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem, Abdel Kareem Barakeh

2016 ★ 7.0 1h 40m PG-13

Comedy

Drama

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

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Frequently asked

When was The Idol released?

The Idol was released on January 21, 2016.

Who directed The Idol?

The Idol was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

How long is The Idol?

The Idol has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).

What genre is The Idol?

The Idol is categorized as Comedy, Drama.

Cast

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Tawfeek Barhom

Mohammed Assaf

Qais Attaallah

Mohammed Assaf (younger)

Hiba Attalah

Nour

Ahmad Qasem

Young Ahmad

Abdel Kareem Barakeh

Young Omar

Teya Hussein

Young Amal

Dima Awawdeh

Amal

Ahmed Al Rokh

Omar

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