Hassan, the Bald
Originally released in 1970. Hassan, the Bald is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Ali Hatami.
Starring Parviz Sayyad, Katayun Amir Ebrahimi, and Hamide Kheyrabadi
Synopsis
Inspired by Iranian folk tales and reputed as the first Iranian musical movie, the film follows the story of the lazybones congenitally bald Hassan who is tricked out of the house by his mother. Then he learns about Chelgis, a girl kidnapped and kept by an ogre in his enchanted garden. Smitten by her beauty, Hassan tries to find a way to save her. In a public bathroom, he encounters his doppelganger. The doppelganger promises to fulfill his wishes in return for a fraction of his life. But when fulfilled, his wishes do not emerge the same he envisioned…
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Payam Cinematic Organization
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hassan, the Bald about?
Inspired by Iranian folk tales and reputed as the first Iranian musical movie, the film follows the story of the lazybones congenitally bald Hassan who is tricked out of the house by his mother. Th...
Who directed Hassan, the Bald?
Hassan, the Bald was directed by Ali Hatami.
How long is Hassan, the Bald?
Hassan, the Bald has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Hassan, the Bald released?
Hassan, the Bald was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hassan, the Bald?
The main cast of Hassan, the Bald includes Parviz Sayyad, Katayun Amir Ebrahimi, Hamide Kheyrabadi, Sadegh Bahrami, Hasan Khayat-Bashi.