

The Thief and the Dogs
Visit website6.9/10 • 12
1962-11-12 • 2h 10m
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.
- Directors
- Kamal El Sheikh
- Writters
- Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat, Kamal El Sheikh
- Editors
- Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat, Kamal El Sheikh, Saeed El-Sheikh

The Thief and the Dogs
Visit website1962-11-12 • 2h 10m
6.9/10 • 12
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.
- Directors
- Kamal El Sheikh
- Writters
- Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat, Kamal El Sheikh
- Editors
- Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat, Kamal El Sheikh, Saeed El-Sheikh
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsShoukry Sarhan
سعيد مهران
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
Tousoun Motamad
عسكرى السجن
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- Arabic
- Budget
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- Keywords
- black and white