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The Thin Thread (1971): Cast

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The Thin Thread is a 1971 drama directed by Henry Barakat, starring Faten Hamama as Mona, Mahmoud Yassin and Emad Hamdy. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Thin Thread (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Henry Barakat
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Thin Thread About?

The premise of The Thin Thread without spoilers.

Mona, a bank clerk supporting a sick father and demanding mother, seeks higher earnings and becomes involved with a wealthy older businessman. Engineer Adel, who works for her lover Abdo, confesses his love. Mona convinces Adel to quit, gives him jewelry as seed capital, and backs his new venture, cutting ties with Abdo. Their romance remains uncertain.

The Thin Thread Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Thin Thread Cast & Characters

Faten Hamama leads the cast as Mona, with Mahmoud Yassin as Adel and Emad Hamdy as Hosni. Directed by Henry Barakat; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Henry Barakat

More films directed by Henry Barakat: The Night Of Fatima’s Arrest, Sargeant Shabrawi, Hassan Beh El Ghalban and Shaaban Below Zero.

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The Thin Thread FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Thin Thread, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Thin Thread?

The Thin Thread runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Thin Thread released?

The Thin Thread was released on September 13, 1971.

Who directed The Thin Thread?

The Thin Thread was directed by Henry Barakat.

More films by Henry Barakat

Who is in the cast of The Thin Thread?

The Thin Thread stars Faten Hamama as Mona, Mahmoud Yassin as Adel and Emad Hamdy as Hosni, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Thin Thread have a post-credit scene?

No. The Thin Thread has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Thin Thread in?

The original language of The Thin Thread is Arabic.

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