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The Excavator

The Excavator

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Overview

As the Israeli forces occupy Sinai prior to the War of Attrition, they use an excavator to dig deep in the land, under the pretext they're searching for oil. When the Egyptian authorities discover their true intentions, they try to stop the excavator from reaching Bab El-Mendab.

Created by Saleh Morsi
Written by Saleh Morsi, Bashir El Deek

Top Cast

Hussein Fahmy

Hussein Fahmy

Yousuf Shaaban

Yousuf Shaaban

Mostafa Fahmy

Mostafa Fahmy

Hala Sedki

Hala Sedki

Samah Anwar

Samah Anwar

Waheid Seif

Waheid Seif

Karam Metawea

Karam Metawea

Lebleba

Lebleba

Hussein ElSherbiny

Hussein ElSherbiny

Sawsan Badr

Sawsan Badr

About The Excavator

The Excavator is a war & politics, action & adventure, drama series that first aired in 1996. Created by Saleh Morsi, it stars Hussein Fahmy, Yousuf Shaaban, Mostafa Fahmy. As the Israeli forces occupy Sinai prior to the War of Attrition, they use an excavator to dig deep in the land, under the pretext they're searching for oil. When the Egyptian authorities discover their true intentions, they try to stop the excavator from reaching Bab El-Mendab.

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