The Cruel Sea

The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.

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Release Date

March 27, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

بس يا بحر

Runtime

1h 46min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Arabic

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