The Thug
گردن کلفت
Synopsis
A Lost Persian Film. A girl dressed as a man works as a driver to help support her family. After a while, those around her realize that she is a girl. A young man tries to rape her. The girl severely beats the young man and then runs away, thinking that she has killed him. The girl's fiancé identifies himself as the murderer, but it soon becomes clear that the young man is alive and the girl, who has attempted suicide out of despair, is saved by her fiancé.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saeed Kamyar
- Screenplay & Story
- Saeed Kamyar
- Original Score
- Jafar PoorHashemi
- Original Title
- گردن کلفت
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saeed Kamyar
Saeed Kamyar
Jafar PoorHashemi
Reza Anjamruz
Saeed Kamyar
Department Leadership Roster
Saeed Kamyar
Director
Saeed Kamyar
Writer
Saeed Kamyar
Producer
Reza Anjamruz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thug
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thug about?
A Lost Persian Film. A girl dressed as a man works as a driver to help support her family. After a while, those around her realize that she is a girl. A young man tries to rape her. The girl severely beats the young man and then runs away, thinking that she has killed him. The girl's fiancé identifies himself as the murderer, but it soon becomes clear that the young man is alive and the girl, who has attempted suicide out of despair, is saved by her fiancé.
Who directed The Thug?
The Thug was directed by Saeed Kamyar.
Who stars in The Thug?
The principal cast of The Thug includes Saeed Kamyar, Shabnam Jahangiri, Simin, Javad Taghadosi, Dalileh Namazi.
When was The Thug released and how long is it?
The Thug was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thug was composed by Jafar PoorHashemi.