Mashdi Ebad (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1953, Mashdi Ebad is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Samad Sabahi, running about 120 minutes. “Mashdi Ebad” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The title character is a tight-fisted rich old man who has recently fallen in love with "Golnar", the beautiful daughter of "Rustam-Beik", a bankrupt tradesman. The father who is looking for a way to pay his debts, concedes to their marriage. But Golnar loves a young beau named "Sarvar". Mashhadi Ebad finally wins the day and prepares for the wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, however, the tides turn and Sarvar manages to make Mashhadi Ebad not only disappointed by the union, but also bound to paying back all his debts to Rustam-Beik.

Who’s in it. Mashdi Ebad stars Taghi Zohuri, Javad Taghadosi, Reza Karimi and Ali Tabesh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mashdi Ebad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mashdi Ebad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mashdi Ebad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mashdi Ebad (1953)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mashdi Ebad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mashdi Ebad worth watching?
Mashdi Ebad holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mashdi Ebad?
Mashdi Ebad stars Taghi Zohuri, Javad Taghadosi, Reza Karimi, Ali Tabesh and Asghar Tafakori.
When was Mashdi Ebad released?
Mashdi Ebad was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.