Iranian Nights (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Iranian Nights is a notable film.
What it’s about. A Channel Four special presentation of the Royal Court Theatre 1989 production, London. with Paul Bhattacharjee, Nabil Shaban and Fiona Victory. "Iranian Nights" was a play written and produced as a direct response by writers and artists to the notorious Feb 14 1989 Fatwa (a sentence of death) from Iran's leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, placed on Salman Rushdie for his novel "The Satanic Verses", regarded by fundamentalist Muslims as blasphemous.
Who’s in it. Iranian Nights stars Paul Bhattacharjee as Omar Khayyam, Nabil Shaban as Caliph and Fiona Victory as Scheherazade.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iranian Nights page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iranian Nights (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iranian Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Iranian Nights?
- Iranian Nights stars Paul Bhattacharjee, Nabil Shaban and Fiona Victory.
- When was Iranian Nights released?
- Iranian Nights was released in 1989.