The Criminal (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Criminal is a drama and crime film directed by Salah Abu Seif, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Monier takes advantage of Zaghloul's naivety to take advantage of his family's financial resources to fund his gambling addiction. But he takes it one step further when he throws Zaghloul into the Nile and pretends that he couldn't save him.
Who’s in it. The Criminal stars Shams El-Barudy, شمس البارودي, Hassan Youssef and Mohamed Awad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Criminal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Criminal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Criminal (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Criminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Criminal worth watching?
- The Criminal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Criminal?
- The Criminal stars Shams El-Barudy, شمس البارودي, Hassan Youssef, Mohamed Awad and Sohair El Barooni.
- When was The Criminal released?
- The Criminal was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.