The Thief and the Dogs(1962)
اللص والكلاب
The Thief and the Dogs Synopsis
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.
The Thief and the Dogs (1962) is a crime, drama, action and thriller film directed by Kamal El Sheikh, released on November 12, 1962 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shennawi and Fakher Fakher. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Kamal El Sheikh
- Writers:
- Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat, Kamal El Sheikh
- Producers:
- Gamal El Lithy
- Cinematographer:
- Kamal Karim
- Composer:
- Andre Ryder
- Production:
- أفلام جمال الليثي
- Status:
- Released
The Thief and the Dogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shoukry Sarhan
as سعيد مهران
Shadia
as نور
Kamal Al-Shennawi
as رؤوف علوان
Fakher Fakher
as الشيخ
Nazim Sharawy
as مدير الامن
Abdel Moneim Ismail
as قهوجي
Fifi Youssef
as زميلة نور
Motawie Eweiss
as مسجون
Tousoun Motamad
as عسكرى السجن
Abbas El Daly
as عبد ربه السجان
Sayed Abdallah
as استعلامات الجريده
Zein El Ashmawy
as عليش سدرة
Key crew
Directed by Kamal El Sheikh, written by Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat and Kamal El Sheikh, produced by Gamal El Lithy.
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The Thief and the Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Thief and the Dogs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thief and the Dogs online?
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Who stars in The Thief and the Dogs?
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The main cast of The Thief and the Dogs (1962) includes Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shennawi, Fakher Fakher and Nazim Sharawy. The film was directed by Kamal El Sheikh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thief and the Dogs released?
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The Thief and the Dogs was released on November 12, 1962 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is The Thief and the Dogs worth watching?
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The Thief and the Dogs (1962) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.