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The Suitors

May 12, 1988 1h 46m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1988. The Suitors is a comedy film. directed by Ghasem Ebrahimian.

Starring Pouran Esrafily, Ali Azizian, and Bahman Soltani

Synopsis

Iranian businessman Haji returns to Manhattan with his new bride, Mariyam. Haji's friends plan a feast to celebrate the marriage in the traditional style, which includes a slaughtered lamb. Lamb's blood from the messy ritual dripping into the apartment below causes a suspicious neighbor to call the police. When Haji is killed in the ensuing police intervention, the widow Mariyam is wooed by Haji's friends. Sensing Mariyam's reluctance, Mohammed acts quickly to propose marriage with tragi-comedic consequences.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 12, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Suitors about?

Iranian businessman Haji returns to Manhattan with his new bride, Mariyam. Haji's friends plan a feast to celebrate the marriage in the traditional style, which includes a slaughtered lamb. Lamb's ...

Who directed The Suitors?

The Suitors was directed by Ghasem Ebrahimian.

How long is The Suitors?

The Suitors has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Suitors released?

The Suitors was released on May 12, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Suitors?

The main cast of The Suitors includes Pouran Esrafily, Ali Azizian, Bahman Soltani, Bahman Maghsoudlou.