The Extension

The Extension

1996 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

An innocent Coptic citizen who was unjustly arrested by a corrupt officer,is sent to jail, until an honorable officer is transferred to the prison as a punishment for rejecting corruption. He discovers the truth about the innocent Coptic, and tries to communicate with the officials to save him.

Directed by Amaly Bahnasy · Written by Youssef Bahnasy

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