The idiot
العبيط
“Al-A'beet”
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About
Moselhi is an account clerk in a company, watching what's happening around him from embezzlement carelessly, but some corrupt employees suspect that he's hiding behind his idiotic appearance. They send employee Laila who pretends that she loves him, to find out what he knows.
Cast
Farid Shawqy
as moselhi
Nahed Sherif
as layla
Abu Bakr Ezzat
as hamdy
Soheir Zaky
as rawayh
Hassan Mostafa
as mokhtar
Samir Sabri
as safwat
ElSayd Rady
as abdo
Kawthar Shafik
as huda
Zaki Ibrahim
as zaki
Salwa Fouad
as mervat
Samir Waley Eldein
as janitor
Anwar Madkour
as bahgat
Eskandar Mansy
as accountant
Ahmed Morsi
as ahmed
Samiha Mohamed
as wahyba
Ali Oraby
as arfan
Kawthar Ramzy
as ahmed's wife
Saleh ElEskandarani
as janitor
Samia Shokri
as nagwa
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About The idiot
“Al-A'beet”
Moselhi is an account clerk in a company, watching what's happening around him from embezzlement carelessly, but some corrupt employees suspect that he's hiding behind his idiotic appearance. They send employee Laila who pretends that she loves him, to find out what he knows. Running 99 minutes.
The idiot Cast and Characters
The cast features Farid Shawqy (as moselhi), Nahed Sherif (as layla), Abu Bakr Ezzat (as hamdy), Soheir Zaky (as rawayh), and Hassan Mostafa (as mokhtar). Their performances are a major reason The idiot has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The idiot NowWhy People Are Watching The idiot
The idiot flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. 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 idiot online for free?
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How long is The idiot?
The idiot runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is The idiot good? What's the rating?
The idiot holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The idiot?
The main cast includes Farid Shawqy, Nahed Sherif, Abu Bakr Ezzat, and Soheir Zaky, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The idiot available in Arabic?
Yes — The idiot 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 idiot released?
The idiot was released in 1966.
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What is The idiot about?
The idiot is a Drama/Comedy film. Moselhi is an account clerk in a company, watching what's happening around him from embezzlement carelessly, but some corrupt employees suspect that he's hiding behind his idiotic appearance. They send employee Laila who pretends that she loves him, to find out what he knows.
When was The idiot released?
The idiot was released on January 5, 1966. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by أفلام الإتحاد (عباس حلمى).
Who stars in The idiot?
The idiot stars Farid Shawqy, Nahed Sherif, Abu Bakr Ezzat and Soheir Zaky. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The idiot available in HD?
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