The Dupes

The film follows three Palestinian refugees brought together by dispossession and hope for a better future. Hiding in the tank of a truck, the men attempt to make their way across the border into Kuwait, the "promised land."

Directed by Tawfiq Saleh, The Dupes leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Khair Halwany, Bassam Lotfy, Saleh Khalqy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.