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.
The Rules of the Game
Drama, Comedy, Romance
7.5
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Drama, History
8.0
Persona
Drama
8.1
Roman Holiday
Romance, Comedy, Drama
7.9
Judgment at Nuremberg
Drama, History
8.0
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
7.4
M
Drama, Thriller, Crime
8.1
Umberto D.
Drama
7.9
Brief Encounter
Drama, Romance
7.7
Things to Come
Drama, Science Fiction
6.5
Ikiru
Drama
8.3
Frankenstein
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
7.5
Modern Times
Comedy, Drama, Romance
8.3
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Comedy, Drama
7.8
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Crime, Thriller, Drama
7.2
The Night of the Hunter
Crime, Drama, Thriller
7.9
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Drama, History
7.1
Mildred Pierce
Crime, Drama
7.6
Bicycle Thieves
Drama
8.2
L'Avventura
Drama, Mystery, Romance
7.5