Not Without My Daughter (1991)

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.

Movie · Drama, Thriller · 1h 56m · Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB · Released January 11, 1991

Overview

An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.

Directed by Brian Gilbert

Cast

• Sally Field as Betty Mahmoody
• Alfred Molina as Moody
• Sheila Rosenthal as Mahtob
• Roshan Seth as Houssein
• Sarah Badel as Nicole
• Mony-Rey as Ameh Bozorg
• Georges Corraface as Mohsen
• Mary Nell Santacroce as Grandma
• Ed Grady as Grandpa
• Marc Gowan as Doctor
• Bruce Evers as Doctor
• Jonathan Cherchi as Mammal

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