The Dagger (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, The Dagger is a drama film directed by Fereydun Gole, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Banafsheh, a young prostitute who has fled with a man to the seaside in hope of starting a new life has to return to her profession as she learns about the betrayal of her lover. Penniless and emotionally broken, she also has to bear with the taunts of the other girls and the threats of the roughneck patron of the house, Mammad who unfailingly refer to his dagger to consolidate his supremacy. In fact it was Mammad who ordered the man to rob Banafsheh of her money and abandon her. Banafsheh apparently has not learnt her lesson, as she trusts her next customer and falls in love with him. Her new lover , Abbas, is a truck driver who received his nickname for his habit of constantly lying, but it seems that he gives it a break when promises Banafsheh to get a house of their own...
Who’s in it. The Dagger stars Behrouz Vossoughi as Abbas chakhan, Forouzan as Banafsheh, Hosein Gil as Mammad 'deshne' / Mammad 'dagger' and Ebrahim Naderi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dagger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dagger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dagger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dagger (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dagger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dagger worth watching?
- The Dagger holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dagger?
- The Dagger stars Behrouz Vossoughi, Forouzan, Hosein Gil, Ebrahim Naderi and Jalal Pishvaian.
- When was The Dagger released?
- The Dagger was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.