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The Terrorist

1994·Movie
2h 22min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Al Irhabi

Ali Abd-El-Zaher is a member of an Islamic radical group which has been launching attacks against the government and the society under the orders of the spiritual leader Brother Saif. Ali manages to assasinate an officer, but as he escapes from the authorities he gets hit by a car driven by Sewsan, the daughter of a respected Muslim family living in the Maadi district. Sewsan's father who is a surgeon and his family take care of the injured terrorist who then tries to conceal the truth about his personality, such as his dislike of music, unveiled women and Western life styles.
Egyptian CinemaPolitical IntrigueRadicalizationSocial CommentaryCrime ThrillerTension & SuspenseCharacter StudyReligious ExtremismMoral Dilemma

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Terrorist worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Terrorist rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Terrorist?

2 h 22 min

The Terrorist runs 2 h 22 min.

What language is The Terrorist in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.

In how many countries can I watch The Terrorist?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Terrorist in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Terrorist use?

Action GirlAmbiguous EndingLaw of Inverse FertilityOffing the OffspringOh, Crap!The Revolution Will Not Be CivilizedSomeone to Remember Him ByVery Loosely Based on a True StorySuicide Attack

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Terrorist, including Action Girl, Ambiguous Ending, Law of Inverse Fertility.