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Fantasy drama

Ballad of Tara (1979): Cast

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Ballad of Tara is a 1979 fantasy drama directed by Bahram Beyzai, starring Susan Taslimi as Tara, Siamak Atlasi and Reza Babak. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Ballad of Tara (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Bahram Beyzai
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ballad of Tara About?

The premise of Ballad of Tara without spoilers.

Tara, a young widow, returns to her village with her two children after her grandfather’s death. She distributes his possessions among neighbours, but an ancient sword remains unwanted. On the road she meets a warrior sent by his clan to reclaim it. She hands it over, and he soon realizes he has fallen in love with her.

Ballad of Tara Themes & Keywords

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  • female protagonist
  • widow
  • sword
  • warrior
  • horse
  • sea
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Cast & crew

Ballad of Tara Cast & Characters

Susan Taslimi leads the cast as Tara, with Siamak Atlasi as Ashoob and Reza Babak as Ghalich. Directed by Bahram Beyzai; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bahram Beyzai

More films directed by Bahram Beyzai: Crossroads, When We Are All Asleep, Killing Mad Dogs and Bashu, the Little Stranger.

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Ballad of Tara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ballad of Tara, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ballad of Tara?

Ballad of Tara runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Ballad of Tara released?

Ballad of Tara was released on April 1, 1979.

Who directed Ballad of Tara?

Ballad of Tara was directed by Bahram Beyzai.

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Who is in the cast of Ballad of Tara?

Ballad of Tara stars Susan Taslimi as Tara, Siamak Atlasi as Ashoob and Reza Babak as Ghalich, among 9 credited actors.

Does Ballad of Tara have a post-credit scene?

No. Ballad of Tara has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ballad of Tara in?

The original language of Ballad of Tara is Persian.

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