November 12, 1962
Release Date

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The Thief and the Dogs (1962)

Name: The Thief and the Dogs
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1962-11-12

2h 10m

Running Time

November 12, 1962
Release Date

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Plot.

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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This Movie Is About.

robbery ·

gang of thieves

Details.

Release Date
November 12, 1962

Original Name
اللص والكلاب

Status
Released

Running Time
2h 10m

Genres
Action Drama Thriller Crime

Wiki.

Chased by the Dogs or The Thief and the Dogs (Arabic: اللص والكلاب, translit. El less wal kilab) is a 1962 Egyptian film directed by Kamal El Sheikh, based on the 1961 novel The Thief and the Dogs by Naguib Mahfouz. It was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 35th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.