The Criminal (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1954, The Criminal is a drama film directed by Kamal Atteya, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A criminal kidnaps a girl from her wealthy family and demands a ransom. When the family refuses to pay, he entrusts the daughter to a poor family to raise her and their only son. One day, a wealthy woman sees a striking resemblance to her lost son in the poor family's son and decides to raise him. When he grows up, he meets the girl who was raised with him when he was young.
Who’s in it. The Criminal stars Shoukry Sarhan as مراد, Mahmoud El Meligy as أدهم, Samira Ahmed as سعاد and Zouzou Mady as إلهام, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Criminal has been warmly received by audiences.
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 (1954)?
- 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Criminal?
- The Criminal stars Shoukry Sarhan, Mahmoud El Meligy, Samira Ahmed, Zouzou Mady and Ali Roushdy.
- When was The Criminal released?
- The Criminal was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.