Knucklebones (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Knucklebones is a drama film directed by Zackaria Hashemi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Borzoo is gambling and his wife is not happy with that. Finally he decides not to gamble anymore and takes an oath on himself not to do. But his friend Ali is in desperate need for money for his sister's marriage. Borzoo breaks his oath to gamble once more and brings money for his friend. But this time terrible consequences are waiting for him and other gamblers.
Who’s in it. Knucklebones stars Naser Malek Motiee as Borzoo, Bahman Mofid as Ali Tatar, Yadolla Shirandami as Esmal Kaseh-Koozeh and Shahruz Ramtin as Mahmoud Farari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Knucklebones has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knucklebones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knucklebones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knucklebones (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knucklebones change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Knucklebones worth watching?
- Knucklebones holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knucklebones?
- Knucklebones stars Naser Malek Motiee, Bahman Mofid, Yadolla Shirandami, Shahruz Ramtin and Ahmad Hashemi.
- When was Knucklebones released?
- Knucklebones was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.