The Thief and the Dogs (1962)

  • NR
  • 11/12/1962 (EG)
  • Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
  • 2h 10m

Overview

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.

Kamal El Sheikh

Director, Writer

Naguib Mahfouz

Writer

Sabry Ezzat

Writer

Cast

Shoukry Sarhan's headshot

Shoukry Sarhan

سعيد مهران
Shadia's headshot

Shadia

نور
Kamal Al-Shenawy's headshot

Kamal Al-Shenawy

رؤوف علوان
Fakher Fakher's headshot

Fakher Fakher

الشيخ
Nazim Sharawy's headshot

Nazim Sharawy

مدير الامن
Abdel Moneim Ismail's headshot

Abdel Moneim Ismail

قهوجي
Fifi Youssef's headshot

Fifi Youssef

زميلة نور
Motawie Eweiss's headshot

Motawie Eweiss

مسجون

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