A Party in Hell
Originally released in 1957. A Party in Hell is a horror/comedy film. directed by Mushegh Sarvari.
Starring Ezzatollah Vosoogh, Reza Arham Sadr, and Rufia
Synopsis
Haji Jabbar is a wealthy man, who is chided constantly by his family for avarice. Haji intends to marry off his daughter, Parvin, to a wealthy old man. He has no regard for the love existing between Parvin and her cousin. He does not care for his son, Hamid, who, due to negligence, is on the verge of a breakdown. In an elaborate fantasy sequence which makes up the last third of the film, Haji finds himself in hell, witness to all sorts of macabre and elaborate tortures and horrors. The film is noted for its elaborate set pieces which recall Méliès. There is even a sequence involving Hitler in hell!
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Badi' Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Party in Hell about?
Haji Jabbar is a wealthy man, who is chided constantly by his family for avarice. Haji intends to marry off his daughter, Parvin, to a wealthy old man. He has no regard for the love existing betwee...
Who directed A Party in Hell?
A Party in Hell was directed by Mushegh Sarvari.
How long is A Party in Hell?
A Party in Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was A Party in Hell released?
A Party in Hell was released on October 22, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Party in Hell?
The main cast of A Party in Hell includes Ezzatollah Vosoogh, Reza Arham Sadr, Rufia, Parkhide, Ali Zandi.