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The Thug (1965)

Movie 90 min

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.

Saeed Kamyar Director Saeed Kamyar Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 18, 1965
Runtime
90 min
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Language

Cast

Saeed Kamyar Shabnam Jahangiri Simin Simin Javad Taghadosi Javad Taghadosi Dalileh Namazi Akbar Hashemi Ali Azad Ali Azad Gholam-Reza Sarkoob Gholam-Reza Sarkoob Abbas Mehrdadian Yadollah Mohmmadi Nejad Hossein Jahangiri

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Frequently asked questions

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 Thug stars Saeed Kamyar, Shabnam Jahangiri, Simin, Javad Taghadosi.
When was The Thug released?
The Thug is a 1965 film.
Where can I watch The Thug?
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