Under a Quarter (1991)
Khalil abandons his lover, Shukriya, and refuses to marry her, even though she is pregnant. Khalil is killed and Shukriya gives birth to twins. She works as a beggar. She falls into the hands of Abbas, the chief beggar. He falls in love with her and marries her. She discovers that he is a drug dealer. Shukria informs the police and he is sentenced to prison. Shukria takes Abbas's place from prison and becomes the queen of the beggars.
Director: Sherif Hamouda
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 4, 1991
Cast
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Sherif Hamouda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under a Quarter about?
- Khalil abandons his lover, Shukriya, and refuses to marry her, even though she is pregnant. Khalil is killed and Shukriya gives birth to twins. She works as a beggar. She falls into the hands of Abbas, the chief beggar. He falls in love with her and marries her. She discovers that he is a drug dealer. Shukria informs the police and he is sentenced to prison. Shukria takes Abbas's place from prison and becomes the queen of the beggars.
- Who directed Under a Quarter?
- Under a Quarter was directed by Sherif Hamouda.
- Who stars in Under a Quarter?
- Under a Quarter stars Saeed Saleh, Shwikar, Sabrien, Ahmad Rateb, Samira Sedqy, Aly Azzab.
- How long is Under a Quarter?
- Under a Quarter has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Where was Under a Quarter produced?
- Under a Quarter was produced in Egypt.