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Knucklebones (1971): Cast

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Knucklebones is a 1971 drama directed by Zackaria Hashemi, starring Naser Malek Motiee as Borzoo, Parvin Soleymani and Hosein Gil. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Knucklebones (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Zackaria Hashemi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Knucklebones About?

The premise of Knucklebones without spoilers.

Borzoo’s gambling habit strains his marriage, prompting him to swear off betting altogether. When his friend Ali begs for money to fund his sister’s wedding, Borzoo breaks his vow and stakes everything to help. The gamble brings a swift, disastrous backlash that endangers both Borzoo and the other players caught in the fallout.

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Cast & crew

Knucklebones Cast & Characters

Naser Malek Motiee leads the cast as Borzoo, with Parvin Soleymani and Hosein Gil as Asadollah Mirghazab. Directed by Zackaria Hashemi; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Knucklebones Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “سه قاپ” and “Se-Ghap”.

Also known as
  • سه قاپ
  • Se-Ghap
  • 抓骨游戏

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Knucklebones FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Knucklebones?

Knucklebones runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Knucklebones released?

Knucklebones was released on May 12, 1971.

Who directed Knucklebones?

Knucklebones was directed by Zackaria Hashemi.

More films by Zackaria Hashemi

Who is in the cast of Knucklebones?

Knucklebones stars Naser Malek Motiee as Borzoo, Parvin Soleymani and Hosein Gil as Asadollah Mirghazab, among 14 credited actors.

Does Knucklebones have a post-credit scene?

No. Knucklebones has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Knucklebones in?

The original language of Knucklebones is Persian.

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