Not Without My Daughter (1991)
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- PG-13
- 1h 56min
- Drama, Thriller
- 11 Jan 1991 (USA)
- Movie
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
Sally Field | ... |
Betty Mahmoody
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Alfred Molina | ... |
Moody
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Sheila Rosenthal | ... |
Mahtob
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Roshan Seth | ... |
Houssein
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Sarah Badel | ... |
Nicole
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Mony Rey | ... |
Ameh Bozorg
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Georges Corraface | ... |
Mohsen
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Mary Nell Santacroce | ... |
Grandma
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Ed Grady | ... |
Grandpa
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Marc Gowan | ... |
Doctor
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Bruce Evers | ... |
Doctor
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Jonathan Cherchi | ... |
Mammal
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Soudabeh Neeya | ... |
Nasserine
(as Soudabeh Farrokhnia)
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Michael Morim | ... |
Zia
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Gili Ben-Ozilio | ... |
Fereshte
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Racheli Chaimian | ... |
Zoreh
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Yossi Tabib | ... |
Reza
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Amir Shmuel | ... |
Baba Hajji
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Ya'ackov Banai | ... |
Aga Hakim
(as Yakov Banai)
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Dafna Armoni | ... |
Koran Teacher
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Judith Robinson | ... |
Ellen
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Avraham Mor | ... |
Hormoz
(as Avraham Morr)
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Sasson Gabay | ... |
Hamid
(as Sasson Gabai)
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Ahuva Keren | ... |
Miss Nassimi
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Farzaneh Taidi | ... |
Khanun Shaheen
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Yerusha Tirosh | ... |
Mahtob's Teacher
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Yosef Shiloach | ... |
Mohsen's Companion
(as Joseph Shiloach)
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Shaul Mizrahi | ... |
Iranian Soldier
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Directed by
Brian Gilbert |
Written by
Betty Mahmoody | ... | (based on the book by) and |
William Hoffer | ... | (based on the book by) |
David W. Rintels | ... | (screenplay by) (as David Rintels/Pat Riddle) |
Produced by
Harry J. Ufland | ... | producer (produced by) |
Mary Jane Ufland | ... | producer (produced by) |
Anthony Waye | ... | associate producer |
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
Peter Hannan | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Terry Rawlings |
Editorial Department
Paul Elman | ... | assistant editor |
Wendy Shorter | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
Mike Fenton | ||
Joyce Gallie | ||
Judy Taylor |
Production Design by
Anthony Pratt |
Art Direction by
Avishay Avivi | ||
Desmond Crowe |
Set Decoration by
Anat Avivi |
Costume Design by
Nic Ede |
Makeup Department
Lee Harman | ... | makeup supervisor |
Lena Talmore | ... | hair stylist |
Zivit Yakir | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
Tom Luse | ... | unit production manager: Atlanta crew |
Dov Maoz | ... | production manager |
Avner Peled | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michal Engel | ... | second assistant director |
Richard Feury | ... | first assistant director: Atlanta crew (as Dick Feury) |
Yael Golan | ... | third assistant director |
Avichai Henig | ... | third assistant director (as Avichai Hening) |
Kisane Marks | ... | third assistant director |
Cathy A. Roszell | ... | second assistant director: Atlanta crew (as Cathy Roszell) |
Adi Shoval | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
Shahar Bar-Adon | ... | construction coordinator |
Boaz Katzenelson | ... | property master |
Tony Kupersmith | ... | construction coordinator |
Kevin Phipps | ... | assistant art director |
Mirta Reinerman | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
Gordon Davie | ... | assistant sound editor |
John Falcini | ... | re-recording mixer |
Glenn Freemantle | ... | foley editor / sound effects editor |
Jim Hawkins | ... | sound mixer: American unit |
Ray Merrin | ... | re-recording mixer |
Bill Rowe | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
Jim Shields | ... | sound editor |
Eli Yarkoni | ... | sound recordist |
Yossi Yarkoni | ... | boom operator |
Sandy Buchanan | ... | post-production sound assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
Pini Klavir | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
Koby Azarly | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
Adam Aber | ... | grip |
Itzik Ben-Aroya | ... | key grip |
Joe Clayton | ... | gaffer: Atlanta crew |
Nimi Getter | ... | gaffer |
Yoni Hamenachem | ... | still photographer |
Robert Kempf | ... | key grip: Atlanta crew |
Ofer Margolin | ... | electrician |
Daniel Schneor | ... | second assistant camera |
Danny Sheneor | ... | second camera operator (as Dany Shneor) |
Bob Smith | ... | camera operator |
Stefan Stankowski | ... | focus puller |
Yuda Tatarko | ... | rigging gaffer |
Troy Toebben | ... | rigging electric |
Ofer Bedarshi | ... | video playback operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
Dalia Hovers | ... | location casting |
Joni Kearney | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
Danny Ben Menahem | ... | location manager |
Carri Gibbs | ... | location manager |
Raz Haen | ... | location manager |
Music Department
Kenneth Hall | ... | music editor |
Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrator |
National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music performed by |
Sidney Sax | ... | orchestra leader (as Sydney Sax) |
Alan Snelling | ... | music recording mixer |
Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist (uncredited) |
Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Jerry Goldsmith | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Allen Walley | ... | musician: double bass (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
Rakefet Lapid | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
Muki Ben-Hamo | ... | transportation captain |
Roxie Caswell | ... | driver (as Roxie Scott) |
Shanda Scott | ... | driver: cast |
Additional Crew
Karen Beyer | ... | stand-in |
Elaine Hastings Edell | ... | Executive in charge of production finance |
Pauline Hume | ... | title designer |
Itzik Kol | ... | production services |
Wendy Price | ... | production accountant |
Edna Rosen | ... | production coordinator |
Dianne Twiddy | ... | production accountant |
Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter (uncredited) |
Thanks
Alex Ho | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Pathé Entertainment (presents)
- Ufland (An Ufland Production)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cannon Tuschinski Film Distribution (1991) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Europe Image Distribution (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Lucernafilm - Alfa (1993) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Distribution Company (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1991) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Rialto Film AG (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (1991) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Films (1993) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1991) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1991) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1993) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cannon/VMP (1992) (Germany) (VHS)
- Capelight Pictures (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Capelight Pictures (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (Mexico) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Video (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MVD Visual (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Music Television (MTV) (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- NITV (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Videomax (1993) (Mexico) (VHS)
- WGN (1994) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Zima Entertainment (2012) (Mexico) (DVD) (re-release)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- G.G. Studios (production services)
- Berki Laboratories (location laboratory)
- Technicolor London (laboratory & negative grading)
- Fuji Photo Film (color by)
- Goldcrest Elstree Studios (re-recording at)
- Joe Dunton Cameras (camera equipment by)
- Abbey Road Studios (music recording)
- G.S.E. (titles and opticals)
- Cable News Network (CNN) (prerecorded videotape supplied by)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Pathé Entertainment (copyright)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
"Moody" is an Iranian doctor living in America with his American wife Betty and their child Mahtob. Wanting to see his homeland again, he convinces his wife to take a short holiday there with him and Mahtob. Betty is reluctant, as Iran is not a pleasant place, especially if you are American and female. Upon arrival in Iran, it appears that her worst fears are realized: Moody declares that they will be living there from now on. Betty is determined to escape from Iran, but taking her daughter with her presents a larger problem.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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Taglines | 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. See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | The real Mahtob appeared as an extra in a school scene. See more » |
Goofs | Several of the Iranian characters in the film are shown wearing neckties, which have been effectively banned in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. Both neckties and bow ties are viewed by Iranian authorities as "un-Islamic" and a symbol of Western culture. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Once Around/Men of Respect/Flight of the Intruder/White Fang/Not Without My Daughter (1991). See more » |
Soundtracks | Happy Birthday to You See more » |
Quotes |
Moody:
I don't know how to say this to you. We're not going back. We're staying here. Betty Mahmoody: [pauses] What do you mean? How long? Moody: I want to get a job here in a hospital. Betty Mahmoody: What? Moody: I want us... to live in Iran. Betty Mahmoody: [softly] No... No... Moody: There's nothing for me in America. Betty Mahmoody: No... What? Are you crazy? We're Americans. Your daughter's an American! Moody, honey, you're upset about your job. I understand that. We're going to go back today and we're going to fix it. Moody: I want Mahtob to grow up here. Betty Mahmoody: [increasingly angry] No! Moody: I think she should become a Muslim! Betty Mahmoody: [screams] No! No! [pauses] Betty Mahmoody: You lied to me. You lied to me! You held the Koran and you swore to me that nothing was going happen. You were planning this all the time. You lied to me! See more » |