Nasser 56

Nasser 56

The life of Egyptian political leader Gamal Abdel Nasser.

1996 · 126 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, History

Nasser 56 is a 1996 Egyptian historical film directed by Mohamed Fadel, starring Ahmed Zaki. The film focuses on the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt's second President, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the subsequent invasion of Egypt by Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.

Directed by Mohamed Fadel · Written by Mahfouz Abdel Rahman

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