


Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
Director
Youssef Chahine
Writers
Abdel Hai Adib
Release Date
July 31, 1958
Runtime
1h 17m
Status
Released
Original Language
ar
Vote Count
130

