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Foreign Currency (1989): Cast

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Foreign Currency is a 1989 comedy directed by Rakhshan Banietemad, starring Ali Nasirian as Morteza Olfat, Mohammadali Keshavarz and Jahangir Forouhar. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Foreign Currency (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Foreign Currency About?

The premise of Foreign Currency without spoilers.

Morteza Olfat, a regular employee beset by personal and financial difficulties, unexpectedly comes across fifty thousand dollars. He keeps the find secret, hoping the windfall might ease his burdens, and quietly sets about exchanging the cash while trying to avoid any attention or complications.

Foreign Currency Themes & Keywords

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  • title directed by female
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Cast & crew

Foreign Currency Cast & Characters

Ali Nasirian leads the cast as Morteza Olfat, with Mohammadali Keshavarz and Jahangir Forouhar. Directed by Rakhshan Banietemad; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Rakhshan Banietemad

More films directed by Rakhshan Banietemad: Touran khanom, Tales, Persian Carpet and Mainline.

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Foreign Currency Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Pul-e Khareji” and “Poole Khareji”.

Also known as
  • Pul-e Khareji
  • Poole Khareji

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Foreign Currency FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Foreign Currency?

Foreign Currency runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Foreign Currency released?

Foreign Currency was released on February 1, 1989.

Who directed Foreign Currency?

Foreign Currency was directed by Rakhshan Banietemad.

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Who is in the cast of Foreign Currency?

Foreign Currency stars Ali Nasirian as Morteza Olfat, Mohammadali Keshavarz and Jahangir Forouhar, among 9 credited actors.

Does Foreign Currency have a post-credit scene?

No. Foreign Currency has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Foreign Currency in?

The original language of Foreign Currency is Persian.

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