The Accused

The prosecutor (Kamel) succeeds in convicting (Othman Borai), the drug dealer, and (Borai)’s wife decides to take revenge on the prosecutor, causing a quarrel between him and his wife (Samiha). Kamel believes that his wife is cheating on him, so he divorces her and expels her from the house. He discovers the truth and tries to search for her. He learns that she jumped into the Nile, so he travels with his son outside the country.

Directed by Henry Barakat, The Accused leans on a strong ensemble — Assia Dagher, Zaki Rostom, Yehia Chahine — 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 1942.