The Leech
The Leech (1956) is a music drama, directed by Salah Abu Seif. It stars Shadia and Tahiya Cariocca. The 120-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What The Leech Is About
A rural mother sells her only cow in order to enroll her son, an imam (Shukri Sarhan) at Dar al-Uloom College. When an imam arrives in Cairo, he rents a room in the Citadel area from a domineering woman named Shafa'at (Tahiya Karioka) who is fascinated by his youth and vitality and lures him into practicing vice with her. As a result, he stumbles in his studies and health. At this time, a girl whom she and her father knew from a young age helps him to get rid of all the corruption in which he lives, and her father advises him to stay away from intercessions, but the intercessions plots against him in an attempt to stay with her.
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What is The Leech about?
A rural mother sells her only cow in order to enroll her son, an imam (Shukri Sarhan) at Dar al-Uloom College. When an imam arrives in Cairo, he rents a room in the Citadel area from a domineering woman named Shafa'at (Tahiya Karioka) who is fascinated by his youth and vitality and lures him into practicing vice with her.
Where can I watch The Leech?
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How long is The Leech?
The Leech runs for 120 minutes (2h).
When did The Leech come out?
The Leech was released in 1956.
Who directed The Leech?
The Leech was directed by Salah Abu Seif.
Who stars in The Leech?
The Leech stars Shadia, Tahiya Cariocca, Shoukry Sarhan, Abdel Warith Assir.
What is The Leech's rating?
The Leech holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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