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The Criminal

September 30, 1954 1h 40m

Originally released in 1954. The Criminal is a drama film. directed by Kamal Atteya.

Starring Shoukry Sarhan, Mahmoud El Meligy, and Samira Ahmed

Synopsis

A criminal kidnaps a girl from her wealthy family and demands a ransom. When the family refuses to pay, he entrusts the daughter to a poor family to raise her and their only son. One day, a wealthy woman sees a striking resemblance to her lost son in the poor family's son and decides to raise him. When he grows up, he meets the girl who was raised with him when he was young.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 30, 1954 71 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language AR Original language
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Country Egypt Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Production Companies

  • ستوديو جيزة

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Criminal about?

A criminal kidnaps a girl from her wealthy family and demands a ransom. When the family refuses to pay, he entrusts the daughter to a poor family to raise her and their only son. One day, a wealthy...

Who directed The Criminal?

The Criminal was directed by Kamal Atteya.

How long is The Criminal?

The Criminal has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Criminal released?

The Criminal was released on September 30, 1954 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Criminal?

The main cast of The Criminal includes Shoukry Sarhan, Mahmoud El Meligy, Samira Ahmed, Zouzou Mady, Ali Roushdy.