

Imam Ali
1997-08-02 · 50 min / episode · ★ 6.6
series focusing on the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib, directed by Davood Mirbagheri and originally broadcast in 1992 in 22 episodes. It was subsequently released on DVD, with other editions including one with English sub-titles, and one dubbed into Urdu. The series covers the events before the caliphate of Ali ibn Abi Talib to his assassination in Kufa, Iraq.
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- Creators
- Davood Mir-Bagheri
- Production companies
- Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting Channel
- Countries
- Unavailable
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Sirous GorjestaniAba Ghotam
Vishka AsayeshGhotam
Parviz ParastoueiMohammad Ben Abi Bakr
Mohammadreza SharifiniaValid
Dariush ArjmandMalek Ashtar
Mehdi FathiAmro As
Anoshirvan ArjmandAsh'as
Behzad FarahaniMoavie Ben Aboo Sofian
Saeed NikpourAmmar YaserTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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