Dancer of the City

Dancer of the City

Raghaseye Shahr

1970 · 120 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Crime, Comedy

A man not content with his wife, falls in love with a club dancer; but doesn't tell her he is married. The story is as bitter as real life.

Directed by Shapur Gharib · Written by Reza Mirlohi

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