The Lizard
Originally released in 2004. The Lizard is a action/comedy film. directed by Kamal Tabrizi.
Starring Parviz Parastouei, Bahram Ibrahimi, and Shahrokh Foroutanian
Synopsis
The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (86 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Top Cast
Parviz Parastouei
as Reza
Bahram Ibrahimi
as Mojaver
Shahrokh Foroutanian
as Hajji Reza Ahmadi
Farideh Sepah Mansour
as Motazedi's Mother
Maede Tahmasbi
as Ozra
Ali Abedini
as Jackson
Bahram Ebrahimi
as Mojaver
Cryus Hemati
as Mojtaba
Mehran Rajabi
as Mohandes Shojaei
Soheila Razavi
as Fayezeh's Mother
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Faradis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lizard about?
The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acqu...
Who directed The Lizard?
The Lizard was directed by Kamal Tabrizi.
How long is The Lizard?
The Lizard has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Lizard released?
The Lizard was released on February 4, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lizard?
The main cast of The Lizard includes Parviz Parastouei, Bahram Ibrahimi, Shahrokh Foroutanian, Farideh Sepah Mansour, Maede Tahmasbi.