Hassan, the Bald (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, Hassan, the Bald is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Ali Hatami, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by Iranian folk tales and reputed as the first Iranian musical movie, the film follows the story of the lazybones congenitally bald Hassan who is tricked out of the house by his mother. Then he learns about Chelgis, a girl kidnapped and kept by an ogre in his enchanted garden. Smitten by her beauty, Hassan tries to find a way to save her. In a public bathroom, he encounters his doppelganger. The doppelganger promises to fulfill his wishes in return for a fraction of his life. But when fulfilled, his wishes do not emerge the same he envisioned…
Who’s in it. Hassan, the Bald stars Parviz Sayyad as Hasan Kachal, Katayun Amir Ebrahimi as Chelgis and Hamide Kheyrabadi as Hasan's Mother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hassan, the Bald 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 Hassan, the Bald page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hassan, the Bald tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hassan, the Bald (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hassan, the Bald change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hassan, the Bald worth watching?
- Hassan, the Bald holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hassan, the Bald?
- Hassan, the Bald stars Parviz Sayyad, Katayun Amir Ebrahimi and Hamide Kheyrabadi.
- When was Hassan, the Bald released?
- Hassan, the Bald was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.