The Suspect
1981, Arabic. Directed by Samir Seif.
The film tells the story of an ex-burglar who is struggling to lead a normal life with his wife and little son. His elder brother pressures him to return to burglary.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Samir SeifDirector
- Adel EmamMaher Sayed Ali
- Soad HosnyFatima/Batta
- Farouq Al FishawyTariq Al-Roubi
- Saeed SalehBayoumi Sayed Ali
- Karim Abdel AzizChild Ali Maher Sayed Ali
- Ali Al SharifAfyouna
- Fouad AhmedHammouda Al-Awar
- Naima ElSoghierSayda
- Saeeda GalalCast
- Mona AbdullahNurse
- Hamdy YoussefMajor Tariq's father
- Ahmed AbdelhadyUncle of Major Tariq
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1981
- Original title
- المشبوه
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Ibrahim El-Mefls, Samir Seif
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What The Suspect is based on
The Suspect is based on Once a Thief, a 1965 film.
Film · 1965
Once a Thief
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The Suspect: quick answers
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How long is The Suspect?
The Suspect runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Suspect have a post-credits scene?
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The Suspect parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Suspect on?
The Suspect isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 August 1981. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Suspect?
If you liked The Suspect, try Siberian Education, Panic, Plunder Road.
Who directed The Suspect?
The Suspect (1981) was directed by Samir Seif and stars Adel Emam, Soad Hosny, Farouq Al Fishawy.
What is The Suspect based on?
The Suspect is based on Once a Thief, a 1965 film.