Houses in That Alley (1978)
In one of the popular neighborhoods in Baghdad, a disaster unfolds as a group of old houses collapses, causing a tragedy among the impoverished residents. A journalist endeavors to uncover the reasons behind this catastrophe. He discovers that Abu Fahad had constructed the house with non-compliant specifications, leading to its collapse. The journalist writes an investigative piece for the newspaper he works for, but the authorities remain unresponsive. He comes to realize that behind Abu Fahad, there is a wealthy and influential figure shielding him from legal accountability.
Director: Kassem Hawal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: June 1, 1978
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Country: Iraq
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Houses in That Alley about?
- In one of the popular neighborhoods in Baghdad, a disaster unfolds as a group of old houses collapses, causing a tragedy among the impoverished residents. A journalist endeavors to uncover the reasons behind this catastrophe. He discovers that Abu Fahad had constructed the house with non-compliant specifications, leading to its collapse. The journalist writes an investigative piece for the newspaper he works for, but the authorities remain unresponsive. He comes to realize that behind Abu Fahad, there is a wealthy and influential figure shielding him from legal accountability.
- Who directed Houses in That Alley?
- Houses in That Alley was directed by Kassem Hawal.
- Who stars in Houses in That Alley?
- Houses in That Alley stars Tou'ma Al-Tamimy, Makky El Badry, Nizar Al-Samarayi, Sa'dia Al-Zeidi, Abd al-Jabbar Kadhim, Hanna Mohammed.
- How long is Houses in That Alley?
- Houses in That Alley has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Houses in That Alley?
- Houses in That Alley is a Drama film.
- Where was Houses in That Alley produced?
- Houses in That Alley was produced in Iraq.