Baba Shamal (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Baba Shamal is a drama and romance film directed by Ali Hatami, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Baba Shamal and Looti Heydar, two community leaders of adjacent neighbourhoods make a pact of fraternity. Baba Shamal's high attitude of Heydar however dramatically changes when he is told that Heydar has been enamoured with Shokat, the girl Baba Shamal has just wed,...
Who’s in it. Baba Shamal stars Mohamad Ali Fardin as Baba Shamal, Naser Malek Motiee as Looti Heydar, Bahman Mofid as Fokoli and Hamide Kheyrabadi as Fakhr-ol-molook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Baba Shamal 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 Baba Shamal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baba Shamal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baba Shamal (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baba Shamal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baba Shamal worth watching?
- Baba Shamal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baba Shamal?
- Baba Shamal stars Mohamad Ali Fardin, Naser Malek Motiee, Bahman Mofid, Hamide Kheyrabadi and Forouzan.
- When was Baba Shamal released?
- Baba Shamal was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.