If Not This, Then That
O Olmasın, Bu Olsun
Synopsis
Popularly known by the name of the main character, "Mashadi Ibad" was based on a musical comedy by composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov and written in the early 1900s. The story is based on the age old-theme of a beautiful young woman Gulnaz who falls in love with a young man Sarvar but is obliged to marry someone else.
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Äliagha Aghayev
Meshadi Ibad
Arif Mirzaquliyev
Server
Tamara Gozalova
Gyulnaz
Agasadig Gararbayli
Rustam bey
Barat Shekinskaya
Senem
Ismail Efendiyev
Gasanguli bey
Mustafa Mardanov
Hasan bey
Ismail Osmanli
Rza bey
Mohsun Sanani
Gochi Asker
Lutfali Abdullayev
Balaoglan
Ahmad Ahmadov
ambal
Rza Afganli
Dzhalil Mamedkulizade
Aghahuseyn Javadov
bey - Rustambey's guest
Adil Isgandarov
rowdy
Sadig Saleh
Mirza Alakbar Sabir
Hasanaga Salayev
Azim Azimzade
Nusrat Fatullayev
Munavvar Kalantarli
svakha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Baku
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huseyn Seyidzadeh
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabit Rakhman
- Original Score
- Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
- Original Title
- O Olmasın, Bu Olsun
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Armenian, Azerbaijani, French, Georgian, Persian, Russian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Azerbaijanfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huseyn Seyidzadeh
Sabit Rakhman, Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Alisattar Atakishiyev
Department Leadership Roster
Huseyn Seyidzadeh
Director
Sabit Rakhman
Screenplay
Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Original Music Composer
Jabrail Azimov
Production Design
Nadir Zeinalov
Production Design
Alisattar Atakishiyev
Costume Design
Alisattar Atakishiyev
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is If Not This, Then That about?
Popularly known by the name of the main character, "Mashadi Ibad" was based on a musical comedy by composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov and written in the early 1900s. The story is based on the age old-theme of a beautiful young woman Gulnaz who falls in love with a young man Sarvar but is obliged to marry someone else.
Who directed If Not This, Then That?
If Not This, Then That was directed by Huseyn Seyidzadeh.
Who stars in If Not This, Then That?
The principal cast of If Not This, Then That includes Äliagha Aghayev, Arif Mirzaquliyev, Tamara Gozalova, Agasadig Gararbayli, Barat Shekinskaya.
When was If Not This, Then That released and how long is it?
If Not This, Then That was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for If Not This, Then That?
The original motion picture soundtrack for If Not This, Then That was composed by Uzeyir Hadjibeyov.