The Peddler(1987)
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The Peddler Synopsis
The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.
The Peddler (1987) is a crime and drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, released on February 2, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmaeel Soltaniyan, Mohammad Talaie and Somayyeh Ebrahimi. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Writers:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Alberto Moravia
- Cinematographer:
- Mehrdad Fakhimi
- Composer:
- Majid Entezami
- Status:
- Released
The Peddler Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Zohreh Sarmadi
Zohreh Sarmadi
- Esmaeel Soltaniyan
Esmaeel Soltaniyan
- Mohammad Talaie
Mohammad Talaie
- Somayyeh Ebrahimi
Somayyeh Ebrahimi
- Morteza Zarrabi
Morteza Zarrabi
Mahmoud Basiri
- Davoud Ghanbari
Davoud Ghanbari
Behzad Behzadpour
Jafar Dehghan
- Farid Kashan-Fallah
Farid Kashan-Fallah
- Mohammad-Ali Mozhdehi
Mohammad-Ali Mozhdehi
- Moharram Zaynalzadeh
Moharram Zaynalzadeh
Key crew
Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and Alberto Moravia.
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The Peddler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Peddler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Peddler online?
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The Peddler (1987) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Peddler?
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The main cast of The Peddler (1987) includes Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmaeel Soltaniyan, Mohammad Talaie, Somayyeh Ebrahimi and Morteza Zarrabi. The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Peddler released?
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The Peddler was released on February 2, 1987 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Peddler worth watching?
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The Peddler (1987) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.