Back Streets
1974, Arabic. Directed by Kamal Atteya.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 19 August 1974
- Original title
- الشوارع الخلفية
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Abd El Rahman El Sharqawy
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Back Streets runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Back Streets isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 August 1974. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked Back Streets, try The World of Suzie Wong, Ali G, Innit, Official Secrets.
Who directed Back Streets?
Back Streets (1974) was directed by Kamal Atteya and stars Magda El Khatib, Nour El-Sherif, Mahmood Al-Meleji.