The Penalty
Originally released in 1965. The Penalty is a drama/action film. directed by Abdel Rahman El Khamesy. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rashwan Tawfiq, Hussein ElSherbiny, and Shams El-Barudy
Synopsis
A historical drama that shows the struggle of the Egyptian people against the British occupation and the numerous sacrifices people made in order to achieve freedom, equality and human dignity in a fight for the country they love dearly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rashwan Tawfiq
as Mostafa Metwally
Hussein ElSherbiny
as Hamed Suleiman
Shams El-Barudy
as Rajawat
Abu Bakr Ezzat
as Fathy
Ragaa Youssef
as Fahima
Aziza Helmy
as Ahmad's mother
Adel Al Mehelmi
as Ahmed Effendi Abdullah
Ibrahim ElShamy
as Sheikh Abd al-Barr
Amal Ramzi
as Zainab
Hafez Amin
as Sheikh Hassan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- الهيئة المصرية العامة للسينما والتليفزيون
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Penalty about?
A historical drama that shows the struggle of the Egyptian people against the British occupation and the numerous sacrifices people made in order to achieve freedom, equality and human dignity in a...
Who directed The Penalty?
The Penalty was directed by Abdel Rahman El Khamesy.
How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Penalty released?
The Penalty was released on July 21, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Penalty?
The main cast of The Penalty includes Rashwan Tawfiq, Hussein ElSherbiny, Shams El-Barudy, Abu Bakr Ezzat, Ragaa Youssef.