Several models of Egyptian citizens are introduced during the British occupation, from Shukry the army officer who refuses to shoot at student demonstrations, Saad who engages in political activity against the British occupation, to Abdel Azis who loves Raja, the dancer.
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Magda El Khatib
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Kamal Atteya Director · Abd El Rahman El Sharqawy Writer
First release August 19, 1974 · Produced in Egypt · Original title الشوارع الخلفية
Production
Egypt
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Original title
الشوارع الخلفية
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Egypt · August 19, 1974
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No release date listed for United States.
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