The Lead
Original title: سرب
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- YYadollah Rezvani
- GGholam-Hossein Lotfi
- AAmin Tarokh
- SSaeid Pirdoost
- SShahed Ahmadlou
- AAghdas Sehhatbakhsh
- NNersi Korkia
- HHossein Memarzade
- MMahmood Rahiminezhad
- HHossein Hosseinzadeh
Crew
- Director
- Masoud Kimiai
- Writer
- Masoud Kimiai
- Producers
- Mohammad Hashem Sabooki, Nasser Borhan Azad
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lead rated?
The Lead has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed The Lead?
The Lead was directed by Masoud Kimiai.
When was The Lead released?
The Lead was released in 1989.
