The Street Player
1983, Arabic. Directed by Mohamed Khan.
Fares, a shoe factory worker, has only one passion in life: football. He lives a humble life in a chaotic neighborhood where he plays street football to increase his income. However, neither his marriage nor his job is stable enough. He goes through a lot of problems due to his lack of self-discipline with his divorced wife and his son.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 6 August 1983
- Original title
- الحريف
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Mohamed Khan, Bashir El Deek
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The Street Player: quick answers
What should I watch before The Street Player?
Watch A Bird on the Road (1981) first.
What comes after The Street Player?
Next in the series: Knight of the City (1992).
Is The Street Player worth watching?
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How long is The Street Player?
The Street Player runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Street Player have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Street Player. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Street Player parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Street Player on?
The Street Player isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 August 1983. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Street Player?
If you liked The Street Player, try The Beautiful Game, Goal II: Living the Dream, Goal!.
Who directed The Street Player?
The Street Player (1983) was directed by Mohamed Khan and stars Adel Emam, Ferdoos Abdel Hamid, Nagah El-Mogui.