The Cloth Peddler (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, The Cloth Peddler is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Tofig Taghizadeh, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
Who’s in it. The Cloth Peddler stars Hasan Mammadov as Asgar, Leyla Shikhlinskaya as Gulchohra, Aghadadash Gurbanov as Soltan bey and Najiba Malikova as Jahan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cloth Peddler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cloth Peddler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cloth Peddler (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cloth Peddler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Cloth Peddler?
- The Cloth Peddler stars Hasan Mammadov, Leyla Shikhlinskaya, Aghadadash Gurbanov, Najiba Malikova and Hadjimurad Yegizarov.
- When was The Cloth Peddler released?
- The Cloth Peddler was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.