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Jail Cell (1984): Cast

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Jail Cell is a 1984 drama directed by Atef El-Tayeb, starring Ahmad Rateb as Forensic Doctor, Tawfiq Al-Deqen and Youssef Eid. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Jail Cell (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Atef El-Tayeb
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jail Cell About?

The premise of Jail Cell without spoilers.

After a seemingly minor accident spirals into a baseless criminal accusation, a doctor becomes entangled in a bewildering series of mishaps. She spends countless hours shuttling between police stations, security offices and hospitals, awaiting her lawyer’s efforts to clear her name and secure her freedom.

Jail Cell Themes & Keywords

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  • lawyer
  • journey
  • woman
  • justice
  • female pedal pumping
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Cast & crew

Jail Cell Cast & Characters

Ahmad Rateb leads the cast as Forensic Doctor, with Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Major General Al-Ghandour and Youssef Eid as The Journalist. Directed by Atef El-Tayeb; 18 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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Jail Cell Also Known As

Also known as “Al-takhshiba”.

Also known as
  • Al-takhshiba

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Jail Cell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jail Cell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jail Cell?

Jail Cell runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Jail Cell released?

Jail Cell was released on January 2, 1984.

Who directed Jail Cell?

Jail Cell was directed by Atef El-Tayeb.

More films by Atef El-Tayeb

Who is in the cast of Jail Cell?

Jail Cell stars Ahmad Rateb as Forensic Doctor, Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Major General Al-Ghandour and Youssef Eid as The Journalist, among 18 credited actors.

Does Jail Cell have a post-credit scene?

No. Jail Cell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jail Cell in?

The original language of Jail Cell is Arabic.

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