The Thief and the Dogs (1962)

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.

Released

1962-11-12

Genres

Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller

Runtime

130 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Kamal El Sheikh

TMDB rating

6.7/10 from 14 votes