Spies Trap (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1992, Spies Trap is a thriller and drama film directed by Ashraf Fahmy, running about 105 minutes. “Fakh El-Gwases” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dalia is a girl belonging to one of the wealthiest families in Egypt. When the revolution of July nationalized the family's property and transformed her palace into the headquarters of the Socialist Union in the district, her parents die as a teacher and take care of her younger brother Essam, who studies engineering, but she hates the system of government and the Israeli intelligence has an opportunity to recruit them. She is forced to travel to Athens, exploiting her hatred of the regime and recruiting her as a spy to Israel, to work with great enthusiasm without telling her brother, who remains loyal to his country until he becomes an engineer, but knows nothing about the role of his suspicious sister.
Who’s in it. Spies Trap stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as محيي, Hala Sedki as داليا, Eman as خديجة and Khaled Mahmoud as عصام, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Spies Trap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spies Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spies Trap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spies Trap (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spies Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spies Trap worth watching?
- Spies Trap holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spies Trap?
- Spies Trap stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Hala Sedki, Eman, Khaled Mahmoud and Hani Ramzy.
- When was Spies Trap released?
- Spies Trap was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.