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The Unknown (1984): Cast

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The Unknown is a 1984 drama thriller directed by Ashraf Fahmy, starring Naglaa Fathy as Madiha, Ezzat Al Alaily and Adel Adham. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Unknown (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ashraf Fahmy
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Unknown About?

The premise of The Unknown without spoilers.

In a remote Canadian town, Madiha lives with her mother, who run a modest motel after emigrating from Egypt following a divorce. Unaware that she has a brother in Cairo, Madiha despises their illicit scheme: sedating occasional guests, stealing their money and using their deaf, mute servant to dump the bodies in a nearby lake. After their father dies, brother Nagi travels from Egypt, checks into the motel incognito, and seeks answers about his mother and why his father warned him to stay away.

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Cast & crew

The Unknown Cast & Characters

Naglaa Fathy leads the cast as Madiha, with Ezzat Al Alaily as Nagy and Adel Adham as The Deaf Servant. Directed by Ashraf Fahmy; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ashraf Fahmy

More films directed by Ashraf Fahmy: Qanun Ika, Execution of a Judge, Assassination of a Teacher and Lack of Evidence.

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The Unknown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Unknown?

The Unknown runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Unknown released?

The Unknown was released on June 23, 1984.

Who directed The Unknown?

The Unknown was directed by Ashraf Fahmy.

More films by Ashraf Fahmy

Who is in the cast of The Unknown?

The Unknown stars Naglaa Fathy as Madiha, Ezzat Al Alaily as Nagy and Adel Adham as The Deaf Servant, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Unknown have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Unknown in?

The original language of The Unknown is Arabic.

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