The Darvish Detonates Paris (1976): Cast & Plot
The Darvish Detonates Paris is a 1976 music comedy directed by Kamil Rustambeyov and Shamil Mahmudbeyov, starring Mirza Babayev as Darvish Mastali Shah, Sergei Yursky and Adil Isgandarov. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Directors
- Kamil Rustambeyov and Shamil Mahmudbeyov
- Original language
- Azerbaijani
- Studio
- Azerbaijanfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Darvish Detonates Paris About?
The premise of The Darvish Detonates Paris without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Renowned botanist Monsieur Jordan arrives in Garabagh as a guest of the powerful Hatamkhan Agha. The Agha’s ambitious nephew hopes Jordan will take him to France to continue his studies. His family and lover intervene, seeking counsel from the mystic Darjush Mastali Shah, who ultimately decides to employ his magical powers to cause Paris to explode.
The Darvish Detonates Paris Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- place name in title
- based on novel
The Darvish Detonates Paris Cast & Characters
Mirza Babayev leads the cast as Darvish Mastali Shah, with Sergei Yursky as Monsieur Jordan and Adil Isgandarov as Hatamkhan agha. Directed by Kamil Rustambeyov and Shamil Mahmudbeyov; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kamil Rustambeyov
- Co-director Shamil Mahmudbeyov
- Mirza Babayev as Darvish Mastali Shah
- Sergei Yursky as Monsieur Jordan
- Adil Isgandarov as Hatamkhan agha
- Anvar Hasanov as Shahbaz
Also Starring in The Darvish Detonates Paris
· 10 more- Momunat Gurbanova Sharafnisa
- Leyla Badirbayli Shahrabanu
- Hasanagha Turabov Rashid
- Gumrah Rahimov Bey
- Kamil Maharramov Gambar
- Safura Ibrahimova Sanam
- Fazil Salayev Gulamali
- Bahadur Aliyev Bey
- Ramiz Azizbeyli
- Osman Haggi Bey
The Darvish Detonates Paris Plot Summary
What happens in The Darvish Detonates Paris from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the mid-19th century Karabakh, a renowned French botanist named Monsieur Jordan, Sergei Yursky, travels to study the region’s diverse plant life and cultural landscape. His arrival stirs curiosity among locals and the prominent household of Hatamkhan agha, a wealthy landowner whose mansion becomes a focal point for scientific debating, social maneuvering, and secret desires. The atmosphere blends scientific curiosity with old-world mystique, where knowledge and tradition coexist and occasionally clash.
Full summary
The whole story of The Darvish Detonates Paris, scene by scene
The Darvish Detonates Paris Also Known As
Also known as “Дервиш взрывает Париж”.
- Also known as
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- Дервиш взрывает Париж
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The Darvish Detonates Paris FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Darvish Detonates Paris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Darvish Detonates Paris?
The Darvish Detonates Paris runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Darvish Detonates Paris released?
The Darvish Detonates Paris was released on December 1, 1976.
Who directed The Darvish Detonates Paris?
The Darvish Detonates Paris was directed by Kamil Rustambeyov and Shamil Mahmudbeyov.
More films by Kamil Rustambeyov Who is in the cast of The Darvish Detonates Paris?
The Darvish Detonates Paris stars Mirza Babayev as Darvish Mastali Shah, Sergei Yursky as Monsieur Jordan and Adil Isgandarov as Hatamkhan agha, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Darvish Detonates Paris have a post-credit scene?
No. The Darvish Detonates Paris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Darvish Detonates Paris in?
The original language of The Darvish Detonates Paris is Azerbaijani.
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