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Imam Ali (1997): Cast

Imam Ali (1997) movie poster

Imam Ali is a 1997 drama documentary directed by Davood Mir-Bagheri, starring Mohammadreza Sharifinia as Valid, Parviz Parastouei and Vishka Asayesh.

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Imam Ali (1997) movie poster
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Imam Ali About?

The premise of Imam Ali without spoilers.

The 22‑episode series, directed by Davood Mirbagheri and first aired in 1992, dramatizes Ali ibn Abi Talib’s life from his early years through his caliphate, highlighting his role as the fourth Rashidun Caliph, to his assassination in Kufa, Iraq. After its run the show was released on DVD with English subtitles and an Urdu‑dubbed version.

Imam Ali Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • arab
  • umayyad caliphate
  • rashidun caliphate
  • civil war
  • islam
  • imam
  • shia
  • religion
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Cast & crew

Imam Ali Cast & Characters

Mohammadreza Sharifinia leads the cast as Valid, with Parviz Parastouei as Mohammad Ben Abi Bakr and Vishka Asayesh as Ghotam. Directed by Davood Mir-Bagheri; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Davood Mir-Bagheri

More films directed by Davood Mir-Bagheri: Gold tooth, The Sorceress and Snowman.

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Imam Ali FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Imam Ali, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Imam Ali?

Imam Ali was directed by Davood Mir-Bagheri.

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Who is in the cast of Imam Ali?

Imam Ali stars Mohammadreza Sharifinia as Valid, Parviz Parastouei as Mohammad Ben Abi Bakr and Vishka Asayesh as Ghotam, among 11 credited actors.

Does Imam Ali have a post-credit scene?

No. Imam Ali has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Imam Ali in?

The original language of Imam Ali is Persian.

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