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IMDb19731h 55mIran

Footwear

پاپوش

Synopsis

Mehdi, a skilled gambler, finds his life shattered when his treacherous friend Hossein conspires with a woman named Fakhri to cheat him out of a substantial fortune. When Mehdi discovers the deception and confronts Fakhri, he becomes the prime suspect in her murder, a crime secretly committed by Hossein. Wrongfully imprisoned, Mehdi suffers further tragedy when Hossein's advances toward his wife, Batool, lead to her death, leaving their young son Mahmoud alone. Years later, Mahmoud unknowingly becomes involved with Hossein and falls in love with his daughter, Asiye. Meanwhile, after twenty years behind bars, Mehdi returns in disguise, determined to reclaim what was stolen from him and confront the man responsible for destroying his family. As buried identities are revealed and old betrayals resurface, the intertwined lives of the two families culminate in a deadly confrontation.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Esmaeil Poorsaeid
Screenplay & Story
Esmaeil Poorsaeid
Original Title
پاپوش
Country of Origin
Iran
Spoken Languages
Persian
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Studios
Oskar Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Esmaeil Poorsaeid

Screenplay & Story

Esmaeil Poorsaeid

Department Leadership Roster

Esmaeil Poorsaeid

Director

Esmaeil Poorsaeid

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Footwear

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Footwear about?

Mehdi, a skilled gambler, finds his life shattered when his treacherous friend Hossein conspires with a woman named Fakhri to cheat him out of a substantial fortune. When Mehdi discovers the deception and confronts Fakhri, he becomes the prime suspect in her murder, a crime secretly committed by Hossein. Wrongfully imprisoned, Mehdi suffers further tragedy when Hossein's advances toward his wife, Batool, lead to her death, leaving their young son Mahmoud alone. Years later, Mahmoud unknowingly becomes involved with Hossein and falls in love with his daughter, Asiye. Meanwhile, after twenty years behind bars, Mehdi returns in disguise, determined to reclaim what was stolen from him and confront the man responsible for destroying his family. As buried identities are revealed and old betrayals resurface, the intertwined lives of the two families culminate in a deadly confrontation.

Who directed Footwear?

Footwear was directed by Esmaeil Poorsaeid.

Who stars in Footwear?

The principal cast of Footwear includes Reza Beyk Imanverdi, Morteza Aghili, Haleh Nazari, Yadollah Shirandami, Farshid Farzan.

When was Footwear released and how long is it?

Footwear was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.