Kowsar

Kowsar

1974 · 91 min · Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama

A young girl named Azar is left alone after her parents' death. He witnesses Kowsar committing murder. Azar escapes from Kowsar; But it gets trapped. Kowsar promises to take care of Azar. Years pass and Azar grows up. Kowsar, who lives with his wife, accepts the offer of two men's cooperation to rob a jewelry store, and after carrying out the robbery, runs away with the jewelry. He entrusts Azar not to attend his funeral after his death to remain anonymous. Kowsar's accomplices take him off his feet and spy on Kowsar's wife and Azar to get the stolen jewels. The police detective calls Azar and warns him about the criminals. With the cooperation of Azar, the police manage to trap the group of criminals

Directed by Manoochehr Ghassemi · Written by Karim Neshat

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Abdollah Boutimar Police Detective
Niloofar Azar\Maryam
Hooman Hadian Kowsar
Manouchehr Tayefeh Crime Gang Member
Yadollah Shirandami Crime Gang Member
Soheila Kowsar's Wife
Hassan Rezai Crime Gang Member
Asadollah Yekta Street Beetroot vendor

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