The Son of Africa

The Son of Africa

The Son of Africa

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The Son of Africa

1970

1h 24m

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Crime

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Overview

A policeman from Africa takes over the task of arresting a gang consisting of women specialized in drug smuggling and murder. He disguises himself as a businessman and gets to know one of the gang members.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Madiha Kamel

Madiha Kamel

كيتي

Sayed ElMaghriby

Sayed ElMaghriby

اببو

ElTokhy Tawfiq

ElTokhy Tawfiq

Nabila Obeid

Nabila Obeid

Creative team

Directed by: Helmy Rafla
Sherif Hamouda
Written by: Sayed ElMaghriby

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