Hajji Washington

Hajji Washington

Hajji Washington

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Hajji Washington

1983

1h 40m

5.6(9 votes)

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Overview

Hajji Hossein-Gholi Noori (Haji Baba) goes to Washington D.C. as the first Iranian (Persian) ambassador to the United States of America. After he opens the embassy, he is unable to invite statesmen to visit him. Haji fires the embassy staff due to the inability of the Persian government to meet the embassy's needs. One night he is visited by President Grover Cleveland.

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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting Channel

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Ezzatollah Entezami

Ezzatollah Entezami

Hajji Hossein-Gholi Noori

Richard Harrison

Richard Harrison

President Andrew Johnson / Grover Cleveland

Ransel Cass

Native Indian Chief

Mario Donatone

Mario Donatone

Ludovico Della Jojo

Ludovico Della Jojo

Mirza Mahmood

Mario Diano

American Secretary of State

Mehri Vadadian

Mehri Vadadian

Hajji's Wife

Esmail Mohammadi

Peep Show Man

Creative team

Directed by: Ali Hatami
Written by: Ali Hatami

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