The Night Watchman

The Night Watchman

1936 · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

After struggling to find work, Osman gets a job as a guard, but when the store gets robbed, Osman is fired. Meanwhile, Azzouz, the store owner, and Osman develop a friendship. Both are shocked to discover that Osman looks very similar to head of the thieves gang

Directed by Togo Mizrahi · Written by Togo Mizrahi

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