The Dagger

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Released December 21, 1972

Overview

Abbas, known as "Abbas Chakhan," is a driver’s apprentice who is alone and has a stutter, constantly weaving tall tales. One night, he accidentally meets Banafsheh, who has ended up in a notorious neighborhood in search of her dreams, yet she is still determined to free herself from that place and have a home of her own. Abbas promises Banafsheh that he will help her. After she learns that Abbas has been imprisoned due to a small debt, she borrows money from a loan shark named Mohammad, known as "Mohammad the Dagger," to free Abbas.

Runtime

1h 45m


Origin Country

Iran


Original Language

Persian


Original Title

دشنه


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Iran

Spoken Languages

  • فارسی (Persian)

Production Companies

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    Siera Film

    Iran

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