The City of Tales (1968): Cast
The City of Tales is a 1968 family fantasy film directed by Bijan Mofid, starring Soheil Suzani as Horse, Mahmoud Ostad Mohammad and Farrokh Sufi. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Bijan Mofid
- Original language
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Persian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The City of Tales About?
The premise of The City of Tales without spoilers.
Shahr‑e Ghesse, often cited as the most popular Persian play, is written in a traditional rhythmic, almost musical drama style. Though its surface charm suggests a children's story, the work functions as an allegorical critique of contemporary social and political realities, resonating with adult audiences as a thoughtful parable.
The City of Tales Cast & Characters
Soheil Suzani leads the cast as Horse, with Mahmoud Ostad Mohammad as Donkey and Farrokh Sufi as Bear. Directed by Bijan Mofid; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bijan Mofid
- Soheil Suzani as Horse
- Mahmoud Ostad Mohammad as Donkey
- Farrokh Sufi as Bear
- Abbas Javidan as Fox
Also Starring in The City of Tales
· 9 more- Jamileh Nedai Narrator
- Farhad Sufi Dog
- Arash Ostad Mohammad Monkey
- Hossein Valamanesh Elephant
- Mahdi Il Beigi Mule
- Rashid Kanaani Goat
- Ardavan Mofid Camel
- Hooman Mofid Mouse, Parrot
- Tahmineh Madani Aunt Beetle
The City of Tales Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The City of Tales.
The City of Tales Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “شهر قصه” and “Shahr-e ghesse”.
- Also known as
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- شهر قصه
- Shahr-e ghesse
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The City of Tales FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The City of Tales, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The City of Tales?
The City of Tales runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The City of Tales released?
The City of Tales was released on August 23, 1968.
Who directed The City of Tales?
The City of Tales was directed by Bijan Mofid.
Who is in the cast of The City of Tales?
The City of Tales stars Soheil Suzani as Horse, Mahmoud Ostad Mohammad as Donkey and Farrokh Sufi as Bear, among 13 credited actors.
Does The City of Tales have a post-credit scene?
No. The City of Tales has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The City of Tales in?
The original language of The City of Tales is Persian.
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