The Dupes (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1973, The Dupes is a drama film directed by Tawfiq Saleh, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The film follows three Palestinian refugees brought together by dispossession and hope for a better future. Hiding in the tank of a truck, the men attempt to make their way across the border into Kuwait, the "promised land." A masterful adaptation of Ghassan Kanafani's novel Men Under the Sun, The Dupes is also one of the first Arab films to address the Palestinian predicament.
Who’s in it. The Dupes stars Mohamed Kheir-Halouani as Abou Keïss, Abderrahman Alrahy as Abou Kheizarane, Bassan Lofti Abou-Ghazala as Assaad and Saleh Kholoki as Marouane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Dupes 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 Dupes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dupes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dupes (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dupes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dupes worth watching?
- The Dupes holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dupes?
- The Dupes stars Mohamed Kheir-Halouani, Abderrahman Alrahy, Bassan Lofti Abou-Ghazala, Saleh Kholoki and Thanaa Debsi.
- When was The Dupes released?
- The Dupes was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.