The Thief and the Writer
1987, Persian. Directed by Kazem Ma'soumi.
Rahman is recently released from the prison and wants to make a decent life and not to return to the crime again. But anywhere he goes can't find a job so he decides to return to crime once again.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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- Released
- 22 April 1987
- Original title
- دزد و نویسنده
- Written by
- Kazem Ma'soumi
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The Thief and the Writer runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Thief and the Writer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1987. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thief and the Writer?
If you liked The Thief and the Writer, try Imperial Dreams, All Day and a Night, The Unforgivable.
Who directed The Thief and the Writer?
The Thief and the Writer (1987) was directed by Kazem Ma'soumi and stars Ali Nasirian, Khosro Shakibai, Ahoo Kheradmand.