Merchants of Death | Sawdāgarān-i marg | سوداگران مرگ
PersianAction, Crime 98 min 1962
The trafficking of heroin is carried out by a group of drug dealers. Nasser, a police officer ” Nasser Malek Motiee ”, actively working in the Drug Enforcement Department at the southern customs office, embarks on a journey to identify and apprehend Changiz and his accomplices aboard a train headed for Tehran. During the train journey, he encounters Shirin, also known as Victoria Naresuan, a member of the smuggling ring who is reluctant to cooperate with them. Shirin has reluctantly become involved in this illicit operation to assist her husband, paralyzed and struggling with addiction. Upon their arrival in Tehran, Shirin is taken into custody. Changiz and his criminal gang fatally harm Shirin’s husband. Upon learning of her husband’s tragic fate, Shirin aids Nasser in identifying the smuggling syndicate. Unfortunately, Shirin falls into a trap set by the gang members, but Nasser successfully rescues her and apprehends the gang. He assures Shirin that he will make efforts to secure a reduced sentence for her.
Cast & Crew
Ali Asghar Shafiezade, Fereydon Nariman, Naser Malek Motiee, Victoria