Land of Fear
2000, Arabic. Directed by Daoud Abdel Sayed.
A police officer is chosen in the late 1960s for a unique and lifelong mission: to infiltrate Egypt’s criminal underworld. Stripped of his name and reputation, he adopts a new identity, living among smugglers, dealers, and nightclub owners. Over the years, he rises within this hidden world, all the while trying to balance his secret duty with the temptations of wealth, power, and desire. Against the backdrop of Egypt’s shifting political eras, his life becomes a meditation on morality, loyalty, and the fragile boundaries of identity and biblical-level metaphors.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 15 March 2000
- Original title
- أرض الخوف
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Daoud Abdel Sayed
- Box office
- $200
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What Land of Fear is based on
Land of Fear is based on Johnny Banco, a 1967 film.
Film · 1967
Johnny Banco
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Land of Fear runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
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Land of Fear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 2000. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Land of Fear?
If you liked Land of Fear, try Siberian Education, Belly, Òlòtūré.
Who directed Land of Fear?
Land of Fear (2000) was directed by Daoud Abdel Sayed and stars Ahmed Zaki, Farah, Samy El Adl.
What is Land of Fear based on?
Land of Fear is based on Johnny Banco, a 1967 film.