The Sparrow

1974 | 110 minutes | 6.3 ★ (6)

The Sparrow
  • Overview

    Set shortly before and during the Six Day War in June of 1967, The Sparrow follows a young police officer stationed in a small village in Upper Egypt whose inhabitants suffer from the harassment of a corrupt businessman.

  • Release Date

    26 August 1974

  • DirectingYoussef Chahine
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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