Made in Iran

Made in Iran

1978 · 86 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama

Ali is a young boxer pursuing his dream of becoming a champion, but he's soon approached by a gangster. He gets involved--agreeing to follow their terms. He wins boxing matches and everything is going okay until they order him to lose a match.

Directed by Amir Naderi

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