Goodbye My Friend 1987
Director Nader Galal's 1987 hit Goodbye My Friend (1987) blends action, comedy, and crime into a vibrant Cairo-set story packed with street-smart energy.
Director: Nader Galal
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodbye My Friend (1987) about?
A pair of savvy street vendors and a hardworking cart owner in Cairo turn their humble melon business into a surprising moneymaker, drawing the jealous wrath of a stolen-car kingpin who sees them as threats to his turf.
Who directed Goodbye My Friend?
Nader Galal directed this classic Egyptian action-comedy, blending street-level chaos with sharp character turns.
Who stars in Goodbye My Friend?
The film stars Egyptian legends Adel Emam and Saeed Saleh alongside Sawsan Badr in a Cairo marketplace showdown.
Is Goodbye My Friend (1987) worth watching?
With its brisk mix of slapstick comedy and slick crime action, Goodbye My Friend delivers light-hearted entertainment that still packs emotional weight. Fans of 1980s Egyptian cinema and buddy capers will find plenty to enjoy—especially once the melons start flying.
How long is Goodbye My Friend?
The film runs 129 minutes, giving you over two hours of Cairo street energy.
About Goodbye My Friend (1987) — When Cairo's melon vendors meet the stolen-car underworld
Director Nader Galal's 1987 hit Goodbye My Friend (1987) blends action, comedy, and crime into a vibrant Cairo-set story packed with street-smart energy.
After Adel Emam and Saeed Saleh join street vendor Sawsan Badr in the melon trade, their knack for business catches the eye of local stolen-car kingpin Mustafa Metwalli. What begins as friendly teamwork curdles into cutthroat rivalry when Emam and Saleh step out of the shadows and start cutting into Metwalli's profits. From noisy souks to sun-baked alleys, the trio's camaraderie turns combustible as ambition collides with survival.