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The wife of Nasim, an Afghan immigrant in Iran, is gravely ill. He needs money to pay for her care, but his day labor digging wells does not pay enough. A friend connects Nasim to a two-bit promoter who sells tickets to watch Nasim ride a bicycle continuously for a week. The promoter brings in sick and aged spectators, haranguing them to find hope in Nasim's strength. Aided by his son, who feeds him as he rides, Nasim grinds out the days and shivering nights. Local officials believe this may be a plot and Nasim may be a spy; they try to sabotage him as do those who bet he won't finish the week. Will desperation alone get Nasim the money? Is any triumph an illusion?
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immigrant
afghanistan
motorcycle
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Questions about The Cyclist
How long is The Cyclist?
The Cyclist has a runtime of 1h 19m (1 hour and 19 minutes).
Who directed The Cyclist?
The Cyclist was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and released in 1989.
What genre is The Cyclist?
The Cyclist is a Drama film (1989).
Who stars in The Cyclist?
The cast of The Cyclist includes Mahshid Afsharzadeh, Firouz Kiani, Samira Makhmalbaf, Mohammadreza Maleki, Esmail Soltanian.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cyclist?
The Cyclist has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 32 votes.
