The Witness Who Didn't See Anything

The Witness Who Didn't See Anything

1976 · 160 min · ★ 7.9 · Drama, Comedy

Sarhan Abdel Basir, a children's performer known for playing a rabbit, becomes a witness in a murder case. Struggling to separate his on-stage persona from reality, he finds himself in a series of comedic situations.

Directed by Mohamed Fadel · Written by Alfred Faraj

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