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The Leech (1956)

None | Egypt | Arabic | 126 min
Directed by: Salah Abouseif, Ahmad El-Sabawi, Amin Yousseff Ghurab
7.5

A young man from the country arrives in Cairo to finish his education. His landlady, a widow and successful businesswoman in the quarter of the Citadel, seduces him. Although she teaches him much about life she also makes him forget his obligations to his family, his studies, even his religion. When he tries to put her aside she attempts to force him to give up everything in which he believes.

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Palme d'Or

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Release Date
Egypt
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1956-01-09
France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1956-04-30
Also Known As (A.K.A.)
The Leech
(Original title)
Shabab emra'a
Egypt (Arabic title) (alternative transliteration)
A Woman's Youth
Egypt (English title)
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Parent Guide
Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated