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Prince of Revenge · 1950

Africano · 2001

Italia's War · 2005

Best Film · AMAA 2011

Viva Riva! · 2010

Diplomat · 2012

Act of Piracy · 1988

The Suit · 2018

The Thief and the Dogs · 1962

EgyptArabic

The Cell · 2017

EgyptArabic

Detention Letter · 2017

EgyptArabic

The Island · 2007

Egypt

Terrorism and Kebab · 1992

Egypt

Forced Escape · 2017

Egypt

Kill or Be Killed · 1976

South AfricaEnglish

The Hostage · 2006

EgyptArabic

Kidnapping Inc. · 2025

The Big Game · 1973

South Africa

Goodbye My Friend · 1986

Egypt

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