What is The Lead?
The Lead is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, History, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1989
- Genres
- Action, History, Thriller
- Updated
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The Lead is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, History, Thriller.
Should you watch it?
“A young Jewish couple flees Tehran after their immigration application is rejected and murder unfolds nearby.”
- Set in Tehran in the historical year of 1948
- Features a tense cross-country escape plot
- The provided synopsis ends abruptly
- Limited background details available
Watch it if you enjoy historical action and thriller films set in 1948 Tehran.
Contains themes of crime, suspicion, and mortal danger.
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What is the release year of The Lead?
The film was released in 1989.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Tehran, starting in 1948, with the characters later escaping to the north of Iran.
Who are the main characters seeking to immigrate?
A young Jewish couple named Danial and his wife Munes.
Why is the couple's immigration application rejected?
It is rejected because of documents against Danial's uncle, Yaghub, who is suspected of betrayal.
Who pursues the couple as they escape?
Nuri, a journalist and the brother of a neighbour who was blamed for murder.
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