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The Lizard

20041h 51mKamal Tabrizi
IMDb 8.4

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The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?

ActionComedy
Prison EscapeIranCleric

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What is The Lizard (2004) about?

The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape…

Who stars in The Lizard?

The Lizard stars Parviz Parastouei (Reza), Bahram Ibrahimi (Mojaver), Shahrokh Foroutanian (Hajji Reza Ahmadi), Farideh Sepah Mansour (Motazedi's Mother), Maede Tahmasbi (Ozra). The film was directed by Kamal Tabrizi.

How long is The Lizard?

The Lizard has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004.

Is The Lizard worth watching?

The Lizard holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Action, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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