The Dupes
المخدوعون
Synopsis
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."
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mohamed Khair Halwany
Abou Keïss
Bassam Lotfy
Assaad
Saleh Khalqy
Marouane
Abdul Rahman Al-Rashi
Abou Kheizarane
Thanaa Dabssi
Om Keïss
Najah Hafiez
Yoland Asmar
Qamar Mortada
Laila Ghanem
Saad El-Din Bakdounis
Ali Al-Rawwas
Youssef Hanna
Ahmad Addas
Adnan Barakat
Saleem Kallas
Jamil Wilaya
Abdel Salam Abu El Shamat
Ahmed Ayoub
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jio MAMI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tawfiq Saleh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ghassan Kanafani, Tawfiq Saleh
- Original Score
- Solhy Al-Wadi
- Original Title
- المخدوعون
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tawfiq Saleh
Ghassan Kanafani, Tawfiq Saleh
Solhy Al-Wadi
Bahgat Heidar
Sahib Haddad
Department Leadership Roster
Tawfiq Saleh
Writer
Tawfiq Saleh
Director
Bahgat Heidar
Director of Photography
Sahib Haddad
Editor
Solhy Al-Wadi
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dupes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dupes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dupes 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."
Who directed The Dupes?
The Dupes was directed by Tawfiq Saleh.
Who stars in The Dupes?
The principal cast of The Dupes includes Mohamed Khair Halwany, Bassam Lotfy, Saleh Khalqy, Abdul Rahman Al-Rashi, Thanaa Dabssi.
When was The Dupes released and how long is it?
The Dupes was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dupes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dupes was composed by Solhy Al-Wadi.
Is The Dupes based on a book or true story?
The Dupes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ghassan Kanafani".