The Suitors
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.
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- Director
- Ghasem Ebrahimian
- Original Title
- The Suitors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
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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 principal cast of The Suitors includes Pouran Esrafily, Ali Azizian, Bahman Soltani, Bahman Maghsoudlou.
When was The Suitors released and how long is it?
The Suitors was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.