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Release Year1962
Runtime2h 10m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Action
Votes14
DirectorKamal El Sheikh
WritersNaguib Mahfouz, Kamal El Sheikh, Sabry Ezzat
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Thief and the Dogs
About The Thief and the Dogs
This film, inspired by Naguib Mahfouz' The thief and the dogs, tells the story of Mahran, a thief who quickly ascends to be the head of his gang. However, his second in command conspires against Mahran to take his position and his wife. After his prison term, Mahran is thirsty for revenge. But being chased by the police and by his new enemies destines him to a tragic life in hiding.
Directed by Kamal El Sheikh, The Thief and the Dogs leans on a strong ensemble — Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shenawy — 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 crime titles of 1962.
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