The Leech (1956): Cast
The Leech is a 1956 music drama directed by Salah Abu Seif, starring Shoukry Sarhan as إمام بلتاجي, Abdel Warith Assir and Tahiya Cariocca. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Salah Abu Seif
- Original language
-
Arabic - Studio
- سيني راما فيلم
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Leech About?
The premise of The Leech without spoilers.
A poor mother sells her only cow to send her son, an imam (Shukri Sarhan), to Dar al‑Uloom College. In historic Cairo he rents a room from Shafa’at (Tahiya Karioka), who, attracted to his vigor, draws him into vice. His studies and health falter until a childhood friend and her father intervene, rescuing him from the corruption.
The Leech Cast & Characters
Shoukry Sarhan leads the cast as إمام بلتاجي, with Abdel Warith Assir as عم حسبو and Tahiya Cariocca as شفاعات. Directed by Salah Abu Seif; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Salah Abu Seif
- Shoukry Sarhan as إمام بلتاجي
- Abdel Warith Assir as عم حسبو
- Tahiya Cariocca as شفاعات
- Abdel Moneim Basyouni as ضابط شرطة
Also Starring in The Leech
· 7 more- Shadia سلوى
- Serag Mounir الشرنوبي إسماعيل
- Ferdoos Mohamed أم إمام
- Ali Kamel برعي العربجي
- Soliman ElGendy فتحي
- Abbas El Daly
- Mary Ezz El Din زوجة الشرنوبي
The Leech Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Shabab Imraa” and “A Woman's Youth”.
- Also known as
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- Shabab Imraa
- A Woman's Youth
- شباب امرأة
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The Leech FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Leech, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Leech?
The Leech runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Leech released?
The Leech was released on January 9, 1956.
Who directed The Leech?
The Leech was directed by Salah Abu Seif.
More films by Salah Abu Seif Who is in the cast of The Leech?
The Leech stars Shoukry Sarhan as إمام بلتاجي, Abdel Warith Assir as عم حسبو and Tahiya Cariocca as شفاعات, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Leech have a post-credit scene?
No. The Leech has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Leech in?
The original language of The Leech is Arabic.
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