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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama, Thriller
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DirectorHasan El-Saifi
WritersAdly El Moled
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLion of the Night
About Lion of the Night
The police chases the drug dealer Sbe Aallayl, and he hides the drugs in Salwa's car. But when the car breaks down, Hassan the mechanic comes by and repairs it and hides the drugs. Sbe Aallayl's gang kidnap Salwa to give them back the drugs she knows nothing about.
Directed by Hasan El-Saifi, Lion of the Night leans on a strong ensemble — Rushdy Abaza, Mervat Amin, Nagwa Fouad — 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 action titles of 1971.
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