In a Southern Town (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1969, In a Southern Town is a drama and history film directed by Eldar Quliyev, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Murad, a young man, lives by the old ethical norms that are still valid in the suburbs of his city. He had promised Tofig, his childhood friend, to give him his sister as a wife, but Tofig is in love with another girl. He forgets the promise and takes the girl home. Murad is offended. According to the code of honor, he must take revenge. One of the first films ever produced in the Soviet Union to challenge the sociopolitical establishment.
Who’s in it. In a Southern Town stars Hasan Mammadov as Murad, Eldaniz Zeynalov as Tofig, Hadjimurad Yegizarov as Jahangir and Majid Dadashov as Hasan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, In a Southern Town sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In a Southern Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of In a Southern Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In a Southern Town (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In a Southern Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In a Southern Town worth watching?
- In a Southern Town holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In a Southern Town?
- In a Southern Town stars Hasan Mammadov, Eldaniz Zeynalov, Hadjimurad Yegizarov, Majid Dadashov and Natella Adıgozalova.
- When was In a Southern Town released?
- In a Southern Town was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.