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Alley of The Pestle (1963): Cast

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Alley of The Pestle is a 1963 drama directed by Hassan Al-Imam, starring Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Zaita, Abdel Moneim Ibrahim and Mohamed Reda. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Alley of The Pestle (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
Hassan Al-Imam
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alley of The Pestle About?

The premise of Alley of The Pestle without spoilers.

Based on Naguib Mahfouz’s 1947 novel, the film is set in WWII‑era Cairo, where the bustling Al‑Madak Alley serves as a microcosm of society. A humble barber falls for a poor young woman living with her mother and takes a job at an English army camp to save money for marriage, only to discover she has vanished when he returns, as other suitors also vie for her hand.

Alley of The Pestle Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Alley of The Pestle Cast & Characters

Tawfiq Al-Deqen leads the cast as Zaita, with Abdel Moneim Ibrahim as Sanqar and Mohamed Reda as Kersha. Directed by Hassan Al-Imam; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hassan Al-Imam

More films directed by Hassan Al-Imam: Amira.. My Love, My Story With Time, Al Sokkareya and Watch Out for Zuzu.

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Alley of The Pestle Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Zouqâq al-Midaqq” and “Zoqaq el madaq”.

Also known as
  • Zouqâq al-Midaqq
  • Zoqaq el madaq

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Alley of The Pestle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alley of The Pestle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Alley of The Pestle released?

Alley of The Pestle was released on September 21, 1963.

Who directed Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle was directed by Hassan Al-Imam.

More films by Hassan Al-Imam

Who is in the cast of Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle stars Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Zaita, Abdel Moneim Ibrahim as Sanqar and Mohamed Reda as Kersha, among 12 credited actors.

Does Alley of The Pestle have a post-credit scene?

No. Alley of The Pestle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Alley of The Pestle in?

The original language of Alley of The Pestle is Arabic.

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