The Black Market - 1945

A corrupt grocer in a traditional Cairene neighborhood enters into an alliance with comprador merchants. Their goal is to hoard scarce commodities during the World WAR II, and then to sell them at vastly inflated prices. Eventually the grocer's neighbors rebel at his tactics. They call in the national athorities and the black marketeers are brought to justice.

100min
1945
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

About The Black Market

The Black Market Overview

A corrupt grocer in a traditional Cairene neighborhood enters into an alliance with comprador merchants. Their goal is to hoard scarce commodities during the World WAR II, and then to sell them at vastly inflated prices. Eventually the grocer's neighbors rebel at his tactics. They call in the national athorities and the black marketeers are brought to justice.

Runtime: 100min

Extra details

Original Title: السوق السوداء
Original Language: Arabic
Directed By: Kamil al-Tilmissani
Production Companies
Studio Misr