Arshin Takes a Wife (1945)
Overview
Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | az |
| Popularity | 1.023 |
Directed By
Nikolai Leshchenko
Rza Tahmasib
Crew
Sabit Rahman
Yuri Shvets
Nikolai Leshchenko
Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Mukhtar Dadashov
Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Rza Tahmasib
Alisattar Atakishiyev
Niyazi
A. Striyeva
Danil Yevdayev
Agagusein Kerimov
I. Akhundov
M. Gumriyev
Teymur Hüseynov
TOP CAST
Rashid Behbudov
Asgar
Leyla Badirbayli
Gulchohra
Alakbar Huseynzadeh
Soltan bey
Ismail Afandiyev
Suleyman
Munavvar Kalantarli
Jahan
Lutfali Abdullayev
Vali
Fatma Mehraliyeva
Telli
Rahila Mustafayeva
Asya
Mirzaagha Aliyev
Mashadi Ibad
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