The People of The Oil

The People of The Oil

1990 · 165 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Drama

The Play Speaks about the problem the Oil in the beginning of the 90s and the problems State of Kuwait facing during that era.

Directed by Abdulameer AlTorky · Written by Abdulameer AlTorky

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