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The Thief and the Dogs

اللص والكلاب

CrimeDramaActionThriller
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1962-11-12
2h 10m
AR
Released
أفلام جمال الليثي

About

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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About 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. Running 130 minutes.

The Thief and the Dogs Cast and Characters

The cast features Shoukry Sarhan (as سعيد مهران), Shadia (as نور), Kamal Al-Shenawy (as رؤوف علوان), Fakher Fakher (as الشيخ), and Nazim Sharawy (as مدير الامن). Their performances are a major reason The Thief and the Dogs has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Thief and the Dogs

The Thief and the Dogs flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Arabic storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Thief and the Dogs online for free?

You can watch The Thief and the Dogs online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How long is The Thief and the Dogs?

The Thief and the Dogs runs for 130 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is The Thief and the Dogs good? What's the rating?

The Thief and the Dogs holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 13 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Thief and the Dogs?

The main cast includes Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shenawy, and Fakher Fakher, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Thief and the Dogs available in Arabic?

Yes — The Thief and the Dogs was originally produced in Arabic and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Thief and the Dogs released?

The Thief and the Dogs was released in 1962.

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Where can I watch The Thief and the Dogs for free?

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What is The Thief and the Dogs about?

The Thief and the Dogs is a Crime/Drama film. 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.

When was The Thief and the Dogs released?

The Thief and the Dogs was released on November 12, 1962. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. The film was produced by أفلام جمال الليثي.

Who stars in The Thief and the Dogs?

The Thief and the Dogs stars Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shenawy and Fakher Fakher. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Thief and the Dogs available in HD?

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