The Peddler movie poster

The Peddler

February 2, 1987 1h 30m 6.6/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1987. The Peddler is a crime/drama film. directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

Starring Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmaeel Soltaniyan, and Mohammad Talaie

Synopsis

The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (10 votes)
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Language FA Original language
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Country Iran Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Peddler about?

The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that...

Who directed The Peddler?

The Peddler was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

How long is The Peddler?

The Peddler has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Peddler released?

The Peddler was released on February 2, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Peddler?

The main cast of The Peddler includes Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmaeel Soltaniyan, Mohammad Talaie, Somayyeh Ebrahimi, Morteza Zarrabi.