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Not Without My Daughter (1991)
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An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well. Director:Brian Gilbert |
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| Sally Field | ... |
Betty Mahmoody
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| Alfred Molina | ... |
Moody
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Sheila Rosenthal | ... |
Mahtob
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| Roshan Seth | ... |
Houssein
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Sarah Badel | ... |
Nicole
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Mony Rey | ... |
Ameh Bozorg
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| Georges Corraface | ... |
Mohsen
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Mary Nell Santacroce | ... |
Grandma
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| Ed Grady | ... |
Grandpa
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Marc Gowan | ... |
Doctor
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Bruce Evers | ... |
Doctor
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Jonathan Cherchi | ... |
Mammal
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Soudabeh Farrokhnia | ... |
Nasserine
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Michael Morim | ... |
Zia
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Gili Ben-Ozilio | ... |
Fereshte
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Storyline
"Moody" is an Iranian doctor living in America with his American wife Betty and their child Mahtob. Wanting to see his homeland again, he convinces his wife to take a short holiday there with him and Mahtob. Betty is reluctant, as Iran is not a pleasant place, especially if you are American and female. Upon arrival in Iran, it appears that her worst fears are realized: Moody declares that they will be living there from now on. Betty is determined to escape from Iran, but taking her daughter with her presents a larger problem. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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In 1984, Betty Mahmoody's husband took his wife and daughter to meet his family in Iran. He swore they would be safe. They would be happy. They would be free to leave. He lied.Parents Guide:
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Jamais sans ma fille See more »Box Office
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$14,789,113 (USA)Company Credits
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Betty Mahmoody: What's so funny?
Moody: You know, they think we make love all the time.
Betty Mahmoody: Who?
Moody: The family.
Betty Mahmoody: Why?
Moody: Well... because here, you know, after they make love, they have to take a shower because, you know, they can't pray unless they do, you know. It's considered unclean. And we're taking two, three showers a day!
[Moody continues laughing]
Betty Mahmoody: Oh God! What do they think? We're two rabbits or something!
[Betty is now laughing]
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from "TOSCA"
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Zinka Milanov and The Rome Orchestra and Chorus
Conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
Courtesy of RCA Victor Red Seal
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Mahtob in Persian means "moonlight". See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: The way which Muslims pray in all of the praying scenes are wrong, and the opposite of Islamic rules. See more »Quotes
[Moody laughs unexpectedly]Betty Mahmoody: What's so funny?
Moody: You know, they think we make love all the time.
Betty Mahmoody: Who?
Moody: The family.
Betty Mahmoody: Why?
Moody: Well... because here, you know, after they make love, they have to take a shower because, you know, they can't pray unless they do, you know. It's considered unclean. And we're taking two, three showers a day!
[Moody continues laughing]
Betty Mahmoody: Oh God! What do they think? We're two rabbits or something!
[Betty is now laughing]
[...]
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"VISSI D'ARTE"from "TOSCA"
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Zinka Milanov and The Rome Orchestra and Chorus
Conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
Courtesy of RCA Victor Red Seal
A division of BMC Classics See more »
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