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The Penalty

The Penalty

1965 · 83 min · ★ 8.7 · Drama, Action, History

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.

Directed by Abdel Rahman El Khamesy · Written by Abdel Rahman El Khamesy

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