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The White Devil
A Lost Persian Film. Iraj meets Jasem, the manager of a cafe, in a fight. Iraj is an addict and the man who brought him drugs has been arrested. He provides for his needs, and Iraj is arrested by a detective. In Iraj's absence, Jasem provides for his mother and sister's financial needs. After Iraj is released from prison, he steals his mother's necklace to obtain drugs. Iraj catches his partner Jasem in the act, and the detective, who has arrested one of Jasem's men and forced him to cooperate, keeps an eye on them. Jasem and his men are suspicious of Iraj, but he shows his loyalty by cooperating with them every time. Eventually, the police succeed in trapping Jasem and his men.
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Plot Summary
This film appears to be a documentary exploring historical events or figures, likely related to the concept of 'The White Devil,' which historically refers to Vladimir Lenin. The documentary would delve into his life, political activities, and the impact of his ideology and actions on Russia and the world.
Critical Reception
Information regarding critical reception and audience scores for 'The White Devil (1965)' is scarce due to its nature as a historical documentary and its age. Such films often received limited releases and their contemporary reviews may not be widely archived.
What Reviewers Say
Likely focuses on the historical and political significance of Lenin.
May offer a perspective on the impact of communism.
Details of its production and availability are limited.
Google audience: No specific audience reviews for this historical documentary are available.
Fun Fact
The term 'White Devil' has been used historically to describe various figures, but it is most commonly associated with Vladimir Lenin, referring to his perceived destructive impact by some historical accounts.
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