Thug of the Poor (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1984, Thug of the Poor is a fantasy and drama film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film follows Kamel, who opens a bookstore, and is continuously unsettled by Sayyed, the landlord, who wants to kick Kamel out and turn the store's specialty to garments. One day, Kamel finds an invisibility lace hidden in one of his old books, so he decides to use it in order to help his poor neighbors who were mistreated in any way.
Who’s in it. Thug of the Poor stars Farid Shawqy as Kamil, Leila Fahmi as Firdaous, Laila Fahmy as Firdaous and Samir Sabri as Fahmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Thug of the Poor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thug of the Poor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thug of the Poor tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thug of the Poor (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thug of the Poor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thug of the Poor worth watching?
- Thug of the Poor holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thug of the Poor?
- Thug of the Poor stars Farid Shawqy, Leila Fahmi, Laila Fahmy, Samir Sabri and Salah El-Saadany.
- When was Thug of the Poor released?
- Thug of the Poor was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.