The Dupes
1972, Arabic. Directed by Tawfiq Saleh.
The film follows three Palestinian refugees brought together by dispossession and hope for a better future. Hiding in the tank of a truck, the men attempt to make their way across the border into Kuwait, the "promised land."
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 10 January 1972
- Original title
- المخدوعون
- Country
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Written by
- Tawfiq Saleh
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What The Dupes is based on
The Dupes is adapted from a novel.
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The Dupes runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Dupes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 January 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dupes?
If you liked The Dupes, try Poor Cow, The River, The Good Lie.
Who directed The Dupes?
The Dupes (1972) was directed by Tawfiq Saleh and stars Mohamed Khair Halwany, Bassam Lotfy, Saleh Khalqy.
What is The Dupes based on?
The Dupes is adapted from a novel.