Movie

The idiot

“Al-A'beet”

19661h 39m

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Good to know

Director: ElSayed Bedir
Release date: 1966-01-05
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Egypt
Studio: أفلام الإتحاد (عباس حلمى)

About The idiot

The idiot is a 1966 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by ElSayed Bedir, starring Farid Shawqy, Nahed Sherif and Abu Bakr Ezzat. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The idiot in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Moselhi is an account clerk in a company, watching what's happening around him from embezzlement carelessly, but some corrupt employees suspect that he's hiding behind his idiotic appearance. They send employee Laila who pretends that she loves him, to find out what he knows.

Cast

Farid Shawqy

moselhi

Nahed Sherif

layla

Abu Bakr Ezzat

hamdy

Soheir Zaky

rawayh

Hassan Mostafa

mokhtar

Samir Sabri

safwat

ElSayd Rady

abdo

Kawthar Shafik

huda

Zaki Ibrahim

zaki

Salwa Fouad

mervat

Samir Waley Eldein

janitor

Anwar Madkour

bahgat

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The idiot in Mexico?+

The idiot is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The idiot on Netflix?+

The idiot is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The idiot?+

The idiot has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The idiot?+

The idiot stars Farid Shawqy, Nahed Sherif, Abu Bakr Ezzat, Soheir Zaky and Hassan Mostafa.

When did The idiot come out?+

The idiot is a 1966 movie directed by ElSayed Bedir.

What genre is The idiot?+

The idiot is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The idiot?+

The idiot was directed by ElSayed Bedir.