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The Man Who Knew too Much (1984): Cast

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The Man Who Knew too Much is a 1984 drama directed by Yadollah Samadi, starring Jafar Vali, Akbar Doudkar and Morteza Ahmadi. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Man Who Knew too Much (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Yadollah Samadi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Knew too Much About?

The premise of The Man Who Knew too Much without spoilers.

Mehraban, employee, meets a man in black who promises his wishes if he uses the chance wisely. A newspaper forecasts the Iran‑Iraq war; he hoards goods, amasses wealth, but loses fiancée, friends. The old man returns, condemning his greed, urging to abandon path or die. Facing death, Mehraban donates illicit gains to charity, resumes an honorable life.

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Cast & crew

The Man Who Knew too Much Cast

Jafar Vali leads the cast, with Akbar Doudkar and Morteza Ahmadi. Directed by Yadollah Samadi; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yadollah Samadi

More films directed by Yadollah Samadi: Two and a Half Men and Apartment No.13.

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The Man Who Knew too Much Also Known As

Also known as “مردی که زیاد میدانست”.

Also known as
  • مردی که زیاد میدانست

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The Man Who Knew too Much FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Knew too Much, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Knew too Much?

The Man Who Knew too Much runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Man Who Knew too Much released?

The Man Who Knew too Much was released on November 5, 1984.

Who directed The Man Who Knew too Much?

The Man Who Knew too Much was directed by Yadollah Samadi.

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Who is in the cast of The Man Who Knew too Much?

The Man Who Knew too Much stars Jafar Vali, Akbar Doudkar and Morteza Ahmadi, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Knew too Much have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Knew too Much has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Knew too Much in?

The original language of The Man Who Knew too Much is Persian.

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