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Not Without My Daughter (1991)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Non-Fiction
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Brian Gilbert
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Alfred Molina, Mony Rey, Roshan Seth, Sally Field, Sarah Badel, Sheila Rosenthal
Published ID: 1218
UPC: 027616867773,
Plot: In this docudrama based on true events, a mid-'80s Michigan housewife finds her life turned upside down when a vacation to Tehran with her Iranian husband turns into virtual imprisonment for her and her young daughter. Betty Mahmoody (Sally Field) is reluctant to visit the wartorn homeland of her doctor husband, Moody (Alfred Molina). But, depressed about the racism of the American medical establishment and pining for contact with his family, Moody convinces her to join him for a two-week jaunt. The Islamic fundamentalism and strange customs of Iran bewilder and frighten Betty and her daughter, Mahtob (Sheila Rosenthal). But nothing prepares her for Moody's announcement that the family will be remaining in Tehran indefinitely. Despite beatings and more pervasive psychological control from her husband and his relatives, Betty makes it to the Swiss embassy (there is no American ambassador at the time). There, she learns that as the wife of an Iranian, she is now automatically considered a citizen and that she has absolutely no parental rights over Mahtob in this country. Betty then endures several years as a virtual prisoner, escaping only with the help of Westernized Iranian friends. Based on the book by the real-life Mahmoody and William Hoffer, Not Without My Daughter was coincidentally released during the long build-up to 1991's Gulf War. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
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Added 10/19/2009
The product reached me quicker than I thought it would. It was a gift for a friend so I haven't watched it.
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Added 10/15/2009
We ordered the movie of Not Without My Daugher after reading the book by the real character. The movie was a "cliff note version" of the events in the author's experience but well done given the time contraints. Sally Fields, the husband actor, and the daughter actress were awesome in the parts. I highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in the circumstances of Americans held in foreign countries agains their wills.
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Great!
Added 9/3/2009
Very informative as to some customs of people living in that country. I watched this movie with my family and it kept us on the edge of our seats.
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Not Without My Daughter
Added 9/1/2009
Simply, if you are a fan of Sally Field, you MUST add this movie to your collection. You will not be dissapointed.
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A MUST SEE!
Added 8/17/2009
This is an amazing story and very realistic. People should be aware and know what goes on in "the real world." My whole family has seen it, including nephews and nieces. Truly a must see movie.
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Delivery
Added 10/19/2009
The product reached me quicker than I thought it would. It was a gift for a friend so I haven't watched it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Not Without My Daughter Video
Added 10/15/2009
We ordered the movie of Not Without My Daugher after reading the book by the real character. The movie was a "cliff note version" of the events in the author's experience but well done given the time contraints. Sally Fields, the husband actor, and the daughter actress were awesome in the parts. I highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in the circumstances of Americans held in foreign countries agains their wills.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great!
Added 9/3/2009
Very informative as to some customs of people living in that country. I watched this movie with my family and it kept us on the edge of our seats.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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