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The Begger

The Begger

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 7, 1983

Runtime

2h 8m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

64%

Original Title

المتسول

Director

Ahmed El-Sabawy

Description

After his father's death, Hassanein al-Bartouchi (Adel Imam) returns from his village to Cairo. After Hassanein's failure in all the jobs he is assigned, he is expelled from his uncle's home to find himself with a group of beggars headed by Sayed Hamoush. In a high-end neighborhood, he finds himself involved with a corrupt businessman who believes Hassanein is working for the police.