Death of Yazdgerd (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1982, Death of Yazdgerd is a drama and history film directed by Bahram Beyzai, running about 113 minutes. “Marg-e Yazdgerd” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bahram Beizai's poetic imagining of the circumstances that led to the death of Yazdgerd III, the last of the Sassanid kings of Iran. His death in 651, during the Arab invasions that brought Islam to this Zoroastrian realm, was mysterious: his corpse was discovered in a mill, but the cause of his death—and the whereabouts of his remains—are unknown.
Who’s in it. Death of Yazdgerd stars Susan Taslimi as The Miller's Wife, Mehdi Hashemi as The Miller, Mahmoud Behrouzian as The Priest and Amin Tarokh as The General, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Death of Yazdgerd 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 Death of Yazdgerd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death of Yazdgerd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Death of Yazdgerd (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death of Yazdgerd change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death of Yazdgerd worth watching?
- Death of Yazdgerd holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death of Yazdgerd?
- Death of Yazdgerd stars Susan Taslimi, Mehdi Hashemi, Mahmoud Behrouzian, Amin Tarokh and Karim Akbari Mobarakeh.
- When was Death of Yazdgerd released?
- Death of Yazdgerd was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.