The Cheetah
الفهد
“The struggle of an ordinary peasant against the feudal system and the authorities.”
Synopsis
Set in Syria in the early 1900s. A peasant has his land taken from him by the authorities. He gets imprisoned and beaten by the gendarme, but manages to escape to the mountains where starts a bloody struggle for revolution.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nabil Maleh
- Screenplay & Story
- Haidar Haidar, Nabil Maleh
- Original Title
- الفهد
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nabil Maleh
Haidar Haidar, Nabil Maleh
Hassan Ezziddine
M. Akkawi
Department Leadership Roster
Nabil Maleh
Director
Haidar Haidar
Writer
M. Akkawi
Editor
Hassan Ezziddine
Director of Photography
Nabil Maleh
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cheetah
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cheetah about?
Set in Syria in the early 1900s. A peasant has his land taken from him by the authorities. He gets imprisoned and beaten by the gendarme, but manages to escape to the mountains where starts a bloody struggle for revolution.
Who directed The Cheetah?
The Cheetah was directed by Nabil Maleh.
Who stars in The Cheetah?
The principal cast of The Cheetah includes Adib Qaddoura, Ighraa, Khaled Taja, Ahmad Addas, Asaad Fedda.
When was The Cheetah released and how long is it?
The Cheetah was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.