The Lead

1989Directed by Masoud Kimiai
Action · History · Thriller2h 10m
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In Persian, with subtitles

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Tehran, 1948. A young Jewish couple, Danial and his wife Munes, decide to immigrate to the recently founded state of Israel. But their application is rejected on the ground of the documents against Danial's uncle, Yaghub, how is suspected of betrayal. A Zionist agent, named Yezghel, finds out Yaghub's home and stabs him. One of Yaghub's neighbours who witnesses the crime is blamed for murder. Fearing for their lives, Munes and Danial escape to the north of Iran in order to leave the country. The Neighbour's brother, Nuri, a journalist, sets off on their heels to bring them to the court to give testimony on his brother's innocence.

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About The Lead
How long is The Lead?
The Lead runs 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Who directed The Lead?
The Lead was directed by Masoud Kimiai.
Who is in the cast of The Lead?
The Lead stars Hadi Eslami as Nuri, Amin Tarokh as Danial and Farimah Farjami as Munes.
What language is The Lead in?
The Lead is in Persian.
When was The Lead released?
The Lead was released on February 1, 1989.

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