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The Birthday Party (1977): Cast

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The Birthday Party is a 1977 music drama directed by Rasim Ojagov, starring Yashar Nuri as Eldar, Hadji Ismailov and Ramiz Melikov. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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The Birthday Party (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Rasim Ojagov
Genres
Music , Drama , Family
Original language
Azerbaijani
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Birthday Party About?

The premise of The Birthday Party without spoilers.

Set in the late 1970s Azerbaijan SSR, this lyrical psychological drama follows a group of contemporaries whose worldviews diverge sharply. Despite their differing visions, the characters maintain a deep, enduring friendship that anchors the story, exploring how true bonds survive ideological and personal change.

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Cast & crew

The Birthday Party Cast & Characters

Yashar Nuri leads the cast as Eldar, with Hadji Ismailov as Mustafa and Ramiz Melikov as Ali's Friend. Directed by Rasim Ojagov; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Rasim Ojagov

More films directed by Rasim Ojagov: Hotel Room, Business and Pleasure, Tahmina and If I Die, Forgive Me.

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The Birthday Party FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was The Birthday Party released?

The Birthday Party was released on February 11, 1977.

Who directed The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party was directed by Rasim Ojagov.

More films by Rasim Ojagov

Who is in the cast of The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party stars Yashar Nuri as Eldar, Hadji Ismailov as Mustafa and Ramiz Melikov as Ali's Friend, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Birthday Party have a post-credit scene?

No. The Birthday Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Birthday Party in?

The original language of The Birthday Party is Azerbaijani.

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