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Shark of the South (1978): Cast

Shark of the South (1978) movie poster

Shark of the South is a 1978 drama thriller directed by Samuel Khachikian, starring Iraj Ghaderi as Akbar, Shahab Askari and Houshang Mansourkhaki. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Shark of the South (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Action
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shark of the South About?

The premise of Shark of the South without spoilers.

Since childhood Akbar, Nader, Abbas and Reza have remained inseparable, each chasing his own goal. Abbas and Nader are seen in uniforms, Akbar joins his uncle’s smuggling gang, and paralyzed Reza, content with his condition, wishes only to keep the friendship they share.

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Cast & crew

Shark of the South Cast & Characters

Iraj Ghaderi leads the cast as Akbar, with Shahab Askari as Nader and Houshang Mansourkhaki as Abbas. Directed by Samuel Khachikian; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Samuel Khachikian

More films directed by Samuel Khachikian: The Eagles, Hengameh, The Strike and Anxiety.

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FAQ

Shark of the South FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Shark of the South?

Shark of the South runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Shark of the South released?

Shark of the South was released on March 21, 1978.

Who directed Shark of the South?

Shark of the South was directed by Samuel Khachikian.

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Who is in the cast of Shark of the South?

Shark of the South stars Iraj Ghaderi as Akbar, Shahab Askari as Nader and Houshang Mansourkhaki as Abbas, among 13 credited actors.

Does Shark of the South have a post-credit scene?

No. Shark of the South has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Shark of the South in?

The original language of Shark of the South is Persian.

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