Inside the prostitution district of Old Cairo, an honest policeman is appointed to fight corruption and bullying inside the neighborhood, until he falls in love with one of the women there. After a trap is set for him, he gets fired from his job.
Acting
Adel Emam's wounded dignity in a rare dramatic turn
Direction
Nader Galal's unflinching Old Cairo atmosphere
Director
Nader Galal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1983 Egyptian cinema walked a tightrope: depicting prostitution districts while appeasing censors. The title refers to a local Cairo neighborhood nickname.
Adel Emam, Egypt's comedy king, used this dramatic role to prove range—though audiences reportedly wanted him funny anyway.
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