A Crime in the Calm Neighbourhood

A Crime in the Calm Neighbourhood

1967 · 95 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama

The story of the assassination of Lord Moyne, the British Minister for the Colonies, by a Jewish gang for his support of the Palestinians. The two killers are arrested by Major Abdullah, and Detective Ahmed Ezzat takes charge of the investigation, infiltrating the gang as events unfold.

Directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa · Written by Hasan Ramzy

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