Alley of The Pestle
1963, Arabic. Directed by Hassan Al-Imam.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 21 September 1963
- Original title
- زقاق المدق
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Naguib Mahfouz, Saad al-Din Wahbah
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What Alley of The Pestle is based on
Alley of The Pestle is based on Midaq Alley (1947) by Naguib Mahfouz.
1947
Midaq Alley
By Naguib Mahfouz
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How long is Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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Which OTT platform is Alley of The Pestle on?
Alley of The Pestle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 September 1963. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alley of The Pestle?
If you liked Alley of The Pestle, try Eagles of the Republic, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, My Neighbor Adolf.
Who directed Alley of The Pestle?
Alley of The Pestle (1963) was directed by Hassan Al-Imam and stars Shadia, Salah Qabil, Hasan Youssef.
What is Alley of The Pestle based on?
Alley of The Pestle is based on Midaq Alley (1947) by Naguib Mahfouz.