The ball is round

The ball is round

1988•4h 13m

ComedyTV Movie

A satirical stage play that explores the challenges facing sports in Kuwait, including fanaticism, social issues affecting athletes, and the role of official committees sent by the federation to represent the country in international events.

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AR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Ghanem Al-Saleh

Ghanem Al-Saleh

المعلق الرياضي

Khalel Esmail

Khalel Esmail

Abdullrahman Al-Aqel

Abdullrahman Al-Aqel

Abdelaziz Al-Nemash

Abdelaziz Al-Nemash

Entesar Alsharah

Entesar Alsharah

Abd Al-Nasser Darweesh

Abd Al-Nasser Darweesh

Mohamed ElAjaime

Mohamed ElAjaime

Saleh Al-Bawi

Saleh Al-Bawi

Khaled Al-Aqrouqa

Khaled Al-Aqrouqa

Jabir Sabah

Jabir Sabah

Taher Sabah

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