Dash Akol (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Dash Akol is a drama film directed by Masud Kimiai, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Dash Akol is greatly respected in Shiraz as an honorable man who has lost his family's money through helping his friends. He has an enemy, however, named Kaka Rostam, a mean and spiteful person. Dash Akol, who is in his forties, falls in love with Marjan, daughter of the late Haji Samad, for whose estate he is the executor. But he keeps his love secret. One day a suitor asks for Marjan's hand, and Dash Akol considers it against his code of honor to refuse. On the night of the wedding, Dash Akol hands over responsibility for the family to the bridegroom. As he is leaving the house, however, Kaka Rostam is waiting for him and a fight ensues. Kaka Rostam stabs him in the back, but Dash Akol succeeds in killing him. On his deathbed, Dash Akol sends his parrot to Marjan with the confession of love he has taught it.
Who’s in it. Dash Akol stars Behrouz Vossoughi as Dash Akol, Mary Apick as Marjan, Manoucher Ahmadi as Chelingar and Bahman Mofid as Kaka Rostam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dash Akol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dash Akol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dash Akol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dash Akol (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dash Akol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dash Akol worth watching?
- Dash Akol holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dash Akol?
- Dash Akol stars Behrouz Vossoughi, Mary Apick, Manoucher Ahmadi, Bahman Mofid and Jahangir Forouhar.
- When was Dash Akol released?
- Dash Akol was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.