The Thief and the Dogs (1962)

The Thief and the Dogs (1962) poster

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.

Director: Kamal El Sheikh
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andre Ryder
Cinematography: Kamal Karim
Editing: Saeed El-Sheikh
Production: أفلام جمال الليثي
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

black and white

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thief and the Dogs about?
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.
Who directed The Thief and the Dogs?
The Thief and the Dogs was directed by Kamal El Sheikh.
Who stars in The Thief and the Dogs?
The Thief and the Dogs stars Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Fakher Fakher, Nazim Sharawy, Abdel Moneim Ismail.
How long is The Thief and the Dogs?
The Thief and the Dogs has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is The Thief and the Dogs?
The Thief and the Dogs is a Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller film.
Where was The Thief and the Dogs produced?
The Thief and the Dogs was produced in Egypt.