The Lead (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, The Lead is an action, thriller and history film directed by Masud Kimiai, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Lead stars Hadi Eslami as Nuri, Amin Tarokh as Danial, Farimah Farjami as Munes and Fathali Oveisi as Yezghel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Lead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lead (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lead worth watching?
- The Lead holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lead?
- The Lead stars Hadi Eslami, Amin Tarokh, Farimah Farjami, Fathali Oveisi and Jalal Moghadam.
- When was The Lead released?
- The Lead was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.