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The Leech

The Leech

A rural mother sells her only cow in order to enroll her son, an imam (Shukri Sarhan) at Dar al-Uloom College. When an imam arrives in Cairo, he rents a room in the Citadel area from a domineering woman named Shafa'at (Tahiya Karioka) who is fascinated by his youth and vitality and lures him into practicing vice with her. As a result, he stumbles in his studies and health. At this time, a girl whom she and her father knew from a young age helps him to get rid of all the corruption in which he lives, and her father advises him to stay away from intercessions, but the intercessions plots against him in an attempt to stay with her.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: شباب امرأة
  • Genres: Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1956-01-09
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: أفلام وحيد فريد
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2342
  • Languages: Arabic

Cast & Crew

Shadia

Shadia

as سلوى

Tahiya Cariocca

Tahiya Cariocca

as شفاعات

Shoukry Sarhan

Shoukry Sarhan

as إمام بلتاجي

Abdel Warith Assir

Abdel Warith Assir

as عم حسبو

Serag Mounir

Serag Mounir

as الشرنوبي إسماعيل

Ferdoos Mohamed

Ferdoos Mohamed

as أم إمام

Soliman ElGendy

Soliman ElGendy

as فتحي

Mary Ezz El Din

Mary Ezz El Din

as زوجة الشرنوبي

Abdel Moneim Basyouni

Abdel Moneim Basyouni

as ضابط شرطة

Ali Kamel

Ali Kamel

as برعي العربجي

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Leech?

The Leech is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1956-01-09.

Who are the main actors in The Leech?

The main cast includes Shadia, Tahiya Cariocca, Shoukry Sarhan, Abdel Warith Assir, Serag Mounir, .

Where can I watch The Leech online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Leech is available.

Is The Leech based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Leech?

The Leech has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Leech?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Leech?

The soundtrack was composed by أفلام وحيد فريد. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Leech filmed?

The Leech was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Leech?

The total runtime of The Leech is 120 minutes.

Is The Leech suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Leech?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Leech.

Does The Leech have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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