Captain Khorshid (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Captain Khorshid is an action and drama film directed by Nasser Taghvai, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain Khorshid is a sailor who although only having one hand, manages to sail his little boat. In his village, due to its hot climate and hard living conditions, dangerous criminals are sent into exile. They want to escape from the area, so they ask a middleman to strike a deal with Khorshid. Khorshid is asked to illegally take them out of the country with his boat. At first he is reluctant, but because of the hardships of living he accepts the job.
Who’s in it. Captain Khorshid stars Dariush Arjmand as Khorshid, Ali Nasirian as Farhan, Saeed Poursamimi as Malool and Parvaneh Massoumi as Khorshid's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Captain Khorshid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Khorshid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Khorshid 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 Captain Khorshid (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Khorshid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain Khorshid worth watching?
- Captain Khorshid holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Khorshid?
- Captain Khorshid stars Dariush Arjmand, Ali Nasirian, Saeed Poursamimi, Parvaneh Massoumi and Fathali Oveisi.
- When was Captain Khorshid released?
- Captain Khorshid was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.