The Silent King (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, The Silent King is a drama, romance and history film directed by Homayoun Shahnavaz, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In the beginning of the World War I, Iran’s government decides to remain neutral in order to save the country from further damage. But the countries in war, especially the allied powers (Russia and Britain) and the axis powers (Germany and the Ottoman Empire) ignore Iran’s stance and turn the country into their political and military battlefield. In this situation the young Ahmad Shah Qajar, Iran’s king, feels helpless facing these highly experienced foreign politicians. The young king remembers nothing from his childhood or teen years, and during one of the toughest historical points of Iran when the Russians and the British politicians interfere with most of Iran’s internal affairs to the point of affecting Iranian people’s personal lives, he meets Konts de Gotti, the daughter of Austria’s prime minister in Iran ...
Who’s in it. The Silent King stars Ali Nasirian as Hassan Mostofi Al Mamalek, Mohammad Reza Foroutan as Ahmad Shah Qajar, Mahtab Keramati as Princess Legontney and Mohammad Sadeghi as Sir Charles Marling, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent King (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Silent King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Silent King?
- The Silent King stars Ali Nasirian, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Mahtab Keramati, Mohammad Sadeghi and Kazem HajirAzad.
- When was The Silent King released?
- The Silent King was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.