The Stranger and the Fog
1976, Persian. Directed by Bahram Beyzai.
In a remote seaside village, its residents' peaceful lives are upended when they spot a mysterious boat drifting toward the shore. Upon pulling it in, they find a weary and wounded stranger named Ayat, who only recalls being attacked and barely escaping with his life. As Ayat tries to rebuild his sense of self and uncover his past, he becomes a source of curiosity and suspicion in the community.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bahram BeyzaiDirector
- Parvaneh MassoumiRa'na
- Khosrow ShojazadehAyat
- Manuchehr FaridZakaria
- Esmat SafaviRa'na's Sister in Law
- Valiyollah ShirandamiCast
- Sami TahasuniHead of the Village
- Reza YaghutiRa'na's Father
- Esmaeel Poor RezaCast
- Mohammad PoursattarCast
- Mohsen Mohammad BagherCast
- Ali ZhekanMan in Black
- Hamid TaatiMan in Black
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1976
- Original title
- غریبه و مه
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Bahram Beyzai
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How long is The Stranger and the Fog?
The Stranger and the Fog runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is The Stranger and the Fog on?
The Stranger and the Fog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 1976. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stranger and the Fog?
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Who directed The Stranger and the Fog?
The Stranger and the Fog (1976) was directed by Bahram Beyzai and stars Parvaneh Massoumi, Khosrow Shojazadeh, Manuchehr Farid.