The Thief and the Dogs
1962 · 130 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 463 VOTES · DIR. Kamal El Sheikh
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,403 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:00 Our sincere gratitude to the Public Affairs Department
00:07:39 Then there's Abu Zaabal Penitentiary
00:11:34 Has he a visit tonight?
00:15:59 An anonymous tip whereby you catch someone and earn two ribbons
00:19:58 He made me read and guided me
00:23:41 Not at all. Why did you do that?
00:27:20 l have a contract with the prison overseer, that renews automatically
00:31:50 l promise to bring her to visit each week
00:35:53 Saied Mahran?!
00:39:45 l was so happy for you when l was in jail
00:44:19 ln fact, l opened the window you sneaked in through
00:48:25 '' Say: lf ye love Allah, follow me, Allah will love you''
00:51:58 But this car was my destiny
00:57:00 They still won't get away
01:03:02 l've bothered you a bit, Noor
01:07:25 Bye, Saied
01:11:54 He was mayor
01:16:37 l have a picture in my swimsuit that's perfect for the story
01:21:08 lf you' re lying, l' ll bury you before they hang me
01:28:08 Miss Noor
01:33:36 l am going and don't wish to return and do you in
01:41:25 Raouf is the cause of all these catastrophes
01:48:22 There's a limit to everything. My limit is today
01:55:20 But who will judge me?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,403
Dialogue density10.8 lines / min
First line00:00:00
Final line01:55:20
Production Record
DirectorKamal El Sheikh
LanguageArabic
IMDb votes463