The Thief and the Dogs
MovieTitle | اللص والكلاب |
User score | 6.8 |
Release date | Nov 12, 1962 |
Genre | Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller |
Director | Kamal El Sheikh |
Production country | Egypt |
Production companies | Gamal el Leithy Films |
Run time | 130 min. |
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.