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Stranger (1972): Cast

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Stranger is a 1972 drama directed by Shapur Gharib, starring Behrouz Vossoughi as Ghasem Siyah, Parviz Fanizadeh and Negar. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Stranger (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Shapur Gharib
Genre
Drama
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stranger About?

The premise of Stranger without spoilers.

After being released from prison, Ghasem travels south in search of his friend Abbas. He first confronts the man responsible for his incarceration, then meets Zari, a young woman from a wealthy family. Aware that her father would oppose their union, Ghasem and Abbas help Zari flee to Tehran, sparking a series of complications for Ghasem.

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Cast & crew

Stranger Cast & Characters

Behrouz Vossoughi leads the cast as Ghasem Siyah, with Parviz Fanizadeh as Abbas Chaakhan and Negar as Zari. Directed by Shapur Gharib; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Shapur Gharib

More films directed by Shapur Gharib: Wooden Pistols, Mamal Amricayi and Dancer of the City.

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Stranger Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Gharibeh” and “Gharibe”.

Also known as
  • Gharibeh
  • Gharibe

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FAQ

Stranger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Stranger?

Stranger runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Stranger released?

Stranger was released on August 16, 1972.

Who directed Stranger?

Stranger was directed by Shapur Gharib.

More films by Shapur Gharib

Who is in the cast of Stranger?

Stranger stars Behrouz Vossoughi as Ghasem Siyah, Parviz Fanizadeh as Abbas Chaakhan and Negar as Zari, among 9 credited actors.

Does Stranger have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Stranger in?

The original language of Stranger is Persian.

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