Who directed The Criminal?

The Criminal was directed by Salah Abu Seif.

Who stars in The Criminal?

The Criminal stars Shams El-Barudy, Hassan Youssef, Mohamed Awad.

How long is The Criminal?

The Criminal has a runtime of 100 minutes.

Which country is The Criminal from?

The Criminal is a production from Egypt.

MovieSeptember 3, 1978Egypt100 min

The Criminal

Name: The Criminal
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1978-09-03
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Shams El-Barudy, Hassan Youssef, Mohamed Awad, Sohair El Barooni, Hamdy Ahmed

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The Criminal, is a 1978 Egyptian movie, directed by Salah Abu Seif, and starring Shams El-Barudy, Hassan Youssef, Mohamed Awad. with a runtime of 100 minutes.

Overview

The Criminal is an Egyptian drama that exposes the dark depths of human greed and betrayal. Monier systematically exploits the naivety of his trusting friend Zaghloul, plundering his family's financial resources to feed a gambling addiction. When the money runs dry, Monier's desperation crosses into murder — he throws Zaghloul into the Nile and feigns helplessness as he drowns. A chilling psychological drama about a predator hiding behind the mask of friendship, The Criminal asks how well we truly know those closest to us, and how far a person can fall when greed overrides conscience.

Last updated: June 13, 2026