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The Innocent (1986): Cast

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The Innocent is a 1986 drama directed by Atef El-Tayeb, starring Hassan Hosny as Faheem, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Zaki. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Innocent (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Atef El-Tayeb
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Innocent About?

The premise of The Innocent without spoilers.

A simple‑minded peasant conscripted into the Egyptian army is manipulated into viewing political activists as enemies of his homeland. As the story unfolds, he gradually uncovers the deception, forcing him to confront his loyalties and the truth behind the propaganda. His awakening challenges both his personal convictions and the broader narrative of patriotism promoted by his commanders.

The Innocent Themes & Keywords

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  • army
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Cast & crew

The Innocent Cast & Characters

Hassan Hosny leads the cast as Faheem, with Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as Tawfiq Shrks and Ahmed Zaki as Ahmad Saba' Al Lail. Directed by Atef El-Tayeb; 14 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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The Innocent Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Al Baree'” and “Alparee'”.

Also known as
  • Al Baree'
  • Alparee'

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The Innocent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Innocent?

The Innocent runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Innocent released?

The Innocent was released on January 2, 1986.

Who directed The Innocent?

The Innocent was directed by Atef El-Tayeb.

More films by Atef El-Tayeb

Who is in the cast of The Innocent?

The Innocent stars Hassan Hosny as Faheem, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as Tawfiq Shrks and Ahmed Zaki as Ahmad Saba' Al Lail, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Innocent have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Innocent in?

The original language of The Innocent is Arabic.

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