Director: Parviz Sayyad

Cast: Parviz Sayyad, Manouchehr Farid, Nuri Kasrai, Minu Shafih, Hassan Raziani

Samad Va Ghaliche Hazrate Soleyman is a 1971 Iranian comedy film directed by Parviz Sayyad, featuring the beloved folk character Samad in a fantastical adventure involving the legendary magic carpet of King Solomon — a crowd-pleasing romp that cemented Samad as a cultural icon for a generation of Iranian audiences.

What is Samad Va Ghaliche Hazrate Soleyman about?

Samad, the good-hearted village simpleton beloved by Iranian audiences, stumbles into an extraordinary situation when he encounters what is claimed to be the mythical flying carpet of King Solomon. The story unfolds as Samad's naïve optimism and unexpected cleverness draw him into a series of comic misadventures involving scheming characters who want the carpet for their own ends. Through slapstick confusion, mistaken identities, and the warmth of Samad's unshakeable decency, the film builds a cheerful story that celebrates the everyman hero who outsmarts everyone around him, arriving at a satisfying conclusion that leaves the audience rooting for the underdog from start to finish.

Cast & crew

Parviz Sayyad both directs and stars as Samad, the character he made famous across multiple films and later on stage and screen abroad. Manouchehr Farid and Nuri Kasrai fill out the ensemble with veteran comic timing. Minu Shafih, Hassan Raziani, Abdolali Homayoon, Hossein Hosseini, and Reza Shafi round out a capable cast drawn from Iranian cinema and theater of the era.

Context & significance

The Samad films occupy a unique place in pre-revolution Iranian popular culture. Created by Parviz Sayyad, the Samad character spoke directly to working-class and rural audiences — a gentle, bumbling man whose good heart always triumphed over the cunning of the wealthy and powerful. Released in 1971, this installment blended folk mythology with broad comedy at a moment when Iranian cinema was expanding its reach. For the diaspora, these films carry powerful nostalgia — they represent a comedic tradition rooted in Persian oral storytelling, village humor, and a moral worldview that rewards sincerity over sophistication. Watching Samad is a connection to a shared cultural memory that spans generations of Iranians at home and abroad.

Where & how to watch

Samad Va Ghaliche Hazrate Soleyman is available on K-Time in the original Persian audio. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no extra download, no VPN needed, and no geo-blocking. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.