Cats of Hamra Street (1971)
A group of hippies lives in Beirut, taking Al-Hamra Street as a spot for them and their adventures. Samy is one of their own who is trying to escape from his past and pushes his girl to live the same wasted life. In order to satisfy him, she agrees but pays a heavy price.
Director: Samir El Ghoussayni
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Cast
Screenplay
Music: M. Kharboty
Editing: M. Akkawi
Country: Egypt, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Themes
Addiction and Recovery, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
night life, love, drugs, youth
More Films by Director: Samir El Ghoussayni
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cats of Hamra Street about?
- A group of hippies lives in Beirut, taking Al-Hamra Street as a spot for them and their adventures. Samy is one of their own who is trying to escape from his past and pushes his girl to live the same wasted life. In order to satisfy him, she agrees but pays a heavy price.
- Who directed Cats of Hamra Street?
- Cats of Hamra Street was directed by Samir El Ghoussayni.
- Who stars in Cats of Hamra Street?
- Cats of Hamra Street stars Madiha Kamel, Yousuf Shaaban, Nawal Abu ElFottoh, Mahmoud Jabre, Nizar Fouad, Shawki Matta.
- How long is Cats of Hamra Street?
- Cats of Hamra Street has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Cats of Hamra Street?
- Cats of Hamra Street is a Drama film.
- Where was Cats of Hamra Street produced?
- Cats of Hamra Street was produced in Egypt, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic.
- What are the themes of Cats of Hamra Street?
- The themes of Cats of Hamra Street include: Addiction and Recovery, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.