
In a Southern Town
Drama · History
Overview
Murad, a young man, lives by the old ethical norms that are still valid in the suburbs of his city. He had promised Tofig, his childhood friend, to give him his sister as a wife, but Tofig is in love with another girl. He forgets the promise and takes the girl home. Murad is offended. According to the code of honor, he must take revenge. One of the first films ever produced in the Soviet Union to challenge the sociopolitical establishment.
Top Cast


Hasan Mammadov
Hasan Mammadov
Murad
Hasan Mammadov
Murad


Eldaniz Zeynalov
Eldaniz Zeynalov
Tofig
Eldaniz Zeynalov
Tofig


Hadjimurad Yegizarov
Hadjimurad Yegizarov
Jahangir
Hadjimurad Yegizarov
Jahangir
Majid Dadashov
Majid Dadashov
Hasan
Majid Dadashov
Hasan
Natella Adıgozalova
Natella Adıgozalova
Rana
Natella Adıgozalova
Rana


Sadykh Gusejnov
Sadykh Gusejnov
Babash
Sadykh Gusejnov
Babash


Süsan Macidova
Süsan Macidova
Mansura
Süsan Macidova
Mansura
Tatyana Kharitonova
Tatyana Kharitonova
Marina
Tatyana Kharitonova
Marina
Asad Mammadov
Asad Mammadov
Sabir
Asad Mammadov
Sabir


Yusif Veliyev
Yusif Veliyev
Safarali
Yusif Veliyev
Safarali
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