The Thief and the Dogs
1962, Arabic. Directed by Kamal El Sheikh.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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- Released
- 12 November 1962
- Original title
- اللص والكلاب
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Naguib Mahfouz, Sabry Ezzat, Kamal El Sheikh
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What The Thief and the Dogs is based on
The Thief and the Dogs is based on The Thief and the Dogs (1961) by Naguib Mahfouz.
1961
The Thief and the Dogs
By Naguib Mahfouz
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The Thief and the Dogs runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
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The Thief and the Dogs isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 November 1962. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thief and the Dogs?
If you liked The Thief and the Dogs, try Busting, The Crew, The Rookie.
Who directed The Thief and the Dogs?
The Thief and the Dogs (1962) was directed by Kamal El Sheikh and stars Shoukry Sarhan, Shadia, Kamal Al-Shennawi.
What is The Thief and the Dogs based on?
The Thief and the Dogs is based on The Thief and the Dogs (1961) by Naguib Mahfouz.