The Lizard (2004)
Original title: مارمولک
The Lizard is a 2004 Persian-language action movie directed by Kamal Tabrizi, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Parviz Parastouei, Bahram Ibrahimi and Shahrokh Foroutanian.
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?
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What is The Lizard 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 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?
When was The Lizard released?
The Lizard was released on 4 February 2004.
How long is The Lizard?
The Lizard runs 1h 51m.
Who made The Lizard?
The Lizard was directed by Kamal Tabrizi.
Where can I watch The Lizard?
The Lizard is available on Brew, Darkroom, Fawesome, Plex, Tubi TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Lizard
Stream: Brew
Watch free: Darkroom, Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Parviz Parastouei as Reza
- Bahram Ibrahimi as Mojaver
- Shahrokh Foroutanian as Hajji Reza Ahmadi
- Farideh Sepah Mansour as Motazedi's Mother
- Maede Tahmasbi as Ozra
- Ali Abedini as Jackson
- Bahram Ebrahimi as Mojaver
- Cryus Hemati as Mojtaba
- Mehran Rajabi as Mohandes Shojaei
- Soheila Razavi as Fayezeh's Mother
- Sepehr Rezanoor as The boy
- Reza Saeedi as Sargord Atef