A Party in Hell
Oct 22, 1957 · 1h 51m
Director
Mushegh Sarvari, Samuel KhachikianOverview
Haji Jabbar is a wealthy man, who is chided constantly by his family for avarice. Haji intends to marry off his daughter, Parvin, to a wealthy old man. He has no regard for the love existing between Parvin and her cousin. He does not care for his son, Hamid, who, due to negligence, is on the verge of a breakdown. In an elaborate fantasy sequence which makes up the last third of the film, Haji finds himself in hell, witness to all sorts of macabre and elaborate tortures and horrors. The film is noted for its elaborate set pieces which recall Méliès. There is even a sequence involving Hitler in hell!
Cast of A Party in Hell
Crew of A Party in Hell
About A Party in Hell
What is A Party in Hell about?
Haji Jabbar is a wealthy man, who is chided constantly by his family for avarice. Haji intends to marry off his daughter, Parvin, to a wealthy old man. He has no regard for the love existing between Parvin and her cousin. He does not care for his son, Hamid, who, due to negligence, is on the verge of a breakdown. In an elaborate fantasy sequence which makes up the last third of the film, Haji…
When was A Party in Hell released?
A Party in Hell was released on October 22, 1957.
How long is A Party in Hell?
A Party in Hell runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who directed A Party in Hell?
A Party in Hell was directed by Mushegh Sarvari and Samuel Khachikian.
Who is in the cast of A Party in Hell?
The cast of A Party in Hell includes Ezzatollah Vosoogh (Haji Jabbar), Reza Arham Sadr (Ahmad), Rufia (Haji Jabbar's Daughter), Parkhideh (Haji Jabbar's Wife) and Ali Zandi.