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Release Year1965
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Action, History
Votes3
DirectorAbdel Rahman El Khamesy
WritersAbdel Rahman El Khamesy
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Penalty
About The Penalty
A historical drama that shows the struggle of the Egyptian people against the British occupation and the numerous sacrifices people made in order to achieve freedom, equality and human dignity in a fight for the country they love dearly.
Directed by Abdel Rahman El Khamesy, The Penalty leans on a strong ensemble — Rashwan Tawfiq, Hussein ElSherbiny, Shams El-Barudy — 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 1965.
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