Alley of The Pestle (1963)

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This film is based on a novel from 1947 by the Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The story takes place during WWII and focuses on Al-Madak Alley, a teeming back street in Cairo which is presented as the microcosm of the world. A barber is in love with a young poor girl, who lives with her mother, and gets a job in an English Army camp to earn enough money for their marriage. But he is not the only one who wants to marry this girl and when the barber returns, she is gone.

Director: Hassan Al-Imam
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 125 min
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Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alley of The Pestle about?
This film is based on a novel from 1947 by the Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The story takes place during WWII and focuses on Al-Madak Alley, a teeming back street in Cairo which is presented as the microcosm of the world. A barber is in love with a young poor girl, who lives with her mother, and gets a job in an English Army camp to earn enough money for their marriage. But he is not the only one who wants to marry this girl and when the barber returns, she is gone.
Who directed Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle was directed by Hassan Al-Imam.
Who stars in Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle stars Shadia, Salah Qabil, Hassan Youssef, Yousuf Shaaban, Samia Gamal, Tawfiq Al-Deqen.
How long is Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle is a Drama film.
Where was Alley of The Pestle produced?
Alley of The Pestle was produced in Egypt.