Restoration

Restoration

2013 · 93 min · ★ 6.5 · Action, Drama, History, War

After the Iranian coup in 1953, Col. Takin is commissioned to find and recover 11 tons of gold from Russia. The subject of this film is the reclamation money that was supposed to be paid by England, America and Russia to Iran because of the World War II and is about the year 1951. This film is a historical drama about the War events and the issues that opened the door to Iran for the allies and axis forces, and points to the reclamation payment to Iran.

Directed by Ali Ghaffari · Written by Alireza Talebzade

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