Houses in That Alley (1978)

7.0/10 79 min Drama

Overview

In one of the popular neighborhoods in Baghdad, a disaster unfolds as a group of old houses collapses, causing a tragedy among the impoverished residents. A journalist endeavors to uncover the reasons behind this catastrophe. He discovers that Abu Fahad had constructed the house with non-compliant specifications, leading to its collapse. The journalist writes an investigative piece for the newspaper he works for, but the authorities remain unresponsive. He comes to realize that behind Abu Fahad, there is a wealthy and influential figure shielding him from legal accountability.

Cast

Tou'ma Al-Tamimy

Nizar Al-Samarayi

Sa'dia Al-Zeidi

Abd al-Jabbar Kadhim

Hanna Mohammed

Ricardos Yousef

Sanaa Abdel Rahman

Suad Abdallah

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