The Thief and the Dogs
7.4
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.
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Cast
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Shoukry Sarhan
سعيد مهران
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Kamal El Sheikh
Kamal El Sheikh
Kamal Al-Shennawi
رؤوف علوان
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Sabry Ezzat
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Nazim Sharawy
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Kamal El Sheikh Director · Naguib Mahfouz Writer Sabry Ezzat Writer
First release November 12, 1962 · Produced in Egypt · Original title اللص والكلاب
Production
أفلام جمال الليثي
Production
Egypt
Produced in
Languages
Original title
اللص والكلاب
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Egypt · November 12, 1962
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
June 1, 1963 · Berlin International Film Festival
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