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67% Critic Match
The Thief and the Dogs
6.7 / 10• 1962• 2h 10m•NR• Arabic
CrimeDramaActionThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Shoukry Sarhan
سعيد مهران
Lead
Shadia
نور
Kamal Al-Shenawy
رؤوف علوان
Fakher Fakher
الشيخ
Nazim Sharawy
مدير الامن
Abdel Moneim Ismail
قهوجي
Fifi Youssef
زميلة نور
Motawie Eweiss
مسجون
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kamal El Sheikh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Thief and the Dogs is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
