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A File in Vice (1986): Cast

A File in Vice (1986) movie poster

A File in Vice is a 1986 drama thriller directed by Atef El-Tayeb, starring Farid Shawqy as rashad, Tawfiq Al-Deqen and Ahmad Bedir. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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A File in Vice (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Atef El-Tayeb
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A File in Vice About?

The premise of A File in Vice without spoilers.

Said, a vice‑squad officer, is stunned when his superior orders the Alia Hanim investigation dropped because of her connections with officials, forcing him to adopt a rigid stance. Armed with a tip that several women gather in a flat to engage in illicit activities, Said pursues the case relentlessly, even resorting to falsifying evidence to secure a conviction.

A File in Vice Themes & Keywords

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  • investigation
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Cast & crew

A File in Vice Cast & Characters

Farid Shawqy leads the cast as rashad, with Tawfiq Al-Deqen as wassfi and Ahmad Bedir as kamal. Directed by Atef El-Tayeb; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Atef El-Tayeb

More films directed by Atef El-Tayeb: Gabr Elkhawater, A Hot Night, Revealing the Hidden and Obedience Warning.

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Details

A File in Vice Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Malf fe Eladab” and “ملف في الآداب”.

Also known as
  • Malf fe Eladab
  • ملف في الآداب

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A File in Vice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A File in Vice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A File in Vice?

A File in Vice runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was A File in Vice released?

A File in Vice was released on June 7, 1986.

Who directed A File in Vice?

A File in Vice was directed by Atef El-Tayeb.

More films by Atef El-Tayeb

Who is in the cast of A File in Vice?

A File in Vice stars Farid Shawqy as rashad, Tawfiq Al-Deqen as wassfi and Ahmad Bedir as kamal, among 12 credited actors.

Does A File in Vice have a post-credit scene?

No. A File in Vice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A File in Vice in?

The original language of A File in Vice is Arabic.

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