

West Beirut(1998)
Growing up is only half the battle.
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.



Movie: West Beirut
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tarek
Omar
May
Riad
Nahida
Hassan
Oum Walid

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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.
Release Date
1998-10-30
Average
7.1
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
Growing up is only half the battle.
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