The Tiger of Mazandaran (1968)
A simple village boy, a wrestler with extraordinary strength, catches the eye of a famous coach from Tehran who happens to be at a village festival where local wrestlers are competing. The coach invites the boy to the capital to take up wrestling professionally, and soon the talented wrestler becomes a celebrity and the darling of all Iran, which arouses the envy of his teammates. A chance encounter with the mother of his future opponent for the national championship title turns his whole life upside down. A separate storyline follows the love affair between Habib, the main character, and Sitar, the daughter of a local wealthy man.
Director: Samuel Khachikian
Release Date: March 7, 1968
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Samuel Khachikian
Production: Misaghye Studio
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
More Films by Director: Samuel Khachikian
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tiger of Mazandaran about?
- A simple village boy, a wrestler with extraordinary strength, catches the eye of a famous coach from Tehran who happens to be at a village festival where local wrestlers are competing. The coach invites the boy to the capital to take up wrestling professionally, and soon the talented wrestler becomes a celebrity and the darling of all Iran, which arouses the envy of his teammates. A chance encounter with the mother of his future opponent for the national championship title turns his whole life upside down. A separate storyline follows the love affair between Habib, the main character, and Sitar, the daughter of a local wealthy man.
- Who directed The Tiger of Mazandaran?
- The Tiger of Mazandaran was directed by Samuel Khachikian.
- Who stars in The Tiger of Mazandaran?
- The Tiger of Mazandaran stars Emamali Habibi, Niloofar, Dariush Talayi, Iran Daftari, Farrokhlagha Houshmand, Reza Hushmand.
- Where was The Tiger of Mazandaran produced?
- The Tiger of Mazandaran was produced in Iran.