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The Suitors (1988)

Movie ★ 6.0 106 min

Comedy

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.

Ghasem Ebrahimian Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 12, 1988
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0096188
Language
,

Cast

Pouran Esrafily Mariyam Ali Azizian Bahman Soltani Bahman Maghsoudlou

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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 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.
Who directed The Suitors?
The Suitors was directed by Ghasem Ebrahimian.
Who stars in The Suitors?
The Suitors stars Pouran Esrafily, Ali Azizian, Bahman Soltani, Bahman Maghsoudlou.
When was The Suitors released?
The Suitors is a 1988 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Suitors?
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