The Thief and the Dogs
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | اللص والكلاب |
| Year | 1962 |
| Country | Egypt |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller |
| Director | Kamal El Sheikh |
| Runtime | 130 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs a tense thriller that relies on the novel's psychological depth to explore betrayal and the corrosive nature of revenge. The noir-infused visuals masterfully reflect the protagonist's descent into paranoia and isolation.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of tragic inevitability. This is a stark, compelling portrait of a man consumed by his own rage, set against a morally complex urban landscape. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kamal El Sheikh
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Watch in a dark room to fully absorb the film's gritty, suspenseful Cairo underworld atmosphere.
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