The Shadows are Crawling (1958)
Young scientist Jamal Zakhidov is convinced that the ruins of the ancient city of Aran are located in Azerbaijan. Zakhidov is seeking to organize an expedition to the area where he believes Aran is located. Zahidov's friend, a young archaeologist named Jalil, is also well versed in geology. He believes that the rocks he accidentally found at the foot of Gyzyl-Gaya contain valuable materials. But Imam-zade, a secret agent of a foreign intelligence service, steals these samples. The expedition members meet an old man named Murtaz. The old man recognizes Imam-zade as the son of Suleiman-bek, the former ruler of these lands, who killed geologist Karimov, who was conducting research here in 1920. Realizing that he has been exposed, Imam-zade blows up the cave in an attempt to destroy the expedition. But the locals rescue the expedition members. Imam-zade is detained by MGB officers. Uranium is found in the rocks discovered by Jalil at the excavation site...
Cast
- Ismail Daghistanli - Zahidov
- Alasgar Alakbarov - Rashid Sardarli
- Ali Zeynalov - Imamzadeh
- Mohsun Sanani - Javadov
- Leyla Badirbayli - Leyla
- Mirza Babayev - Jalil
- Sürəyya Qasımova - Afat
- Alakbar Huseynzadeh - Murtuz
- Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov - Gafar Niyazov
- Rahila Jabbarova - Jahan
Screenplay
- Gilman Musayev (Screenplay)
- Ahmadagha Gurbanov (Script Editor)
Keywords
spy story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shadows are Crawling about?
- Young scientist Jamal Zakhidov is convinced that the ruins of the ancient city of Aran are located in Azerbaijan. Zakhidov is seeking to organize an expedition to the area where he believes Aran is located. Zahidov's friend, a young archaeologist named Jalil, is also well versed in geology. He believes that the rocks he accidentally found at the foot of Gyzyl-Gaya contain valuable materials. But Imam-zade, a secret agent of a foreign intelligence service, steals these samples. The expedition members meet an old man named Murtaz. The old man recognizes Imam-zade as the son of Suleiman-bek, the former ruler of these lands, who killed geologist Karimov, who was conducting research here in 1920. Realizing that he has been exposed, Imam-zade blows up the cave in an attempt to destroy the expedition. But the locals rescue the expedition members. Imam-zade is detained by MGB officers. Uranium is found in the rocks discovered by Jalil at the excavation site...
- Who directed The Shadows are Crawling?
- The Shadows are Crawling was directed by Ismail Afandiyev, Shua Sheykhov.
- Who stars in The Shadows are Crawling?
- The Shadows are Crawling stars Ismail Daghistanli, Alasgar Alakbarov, Ali Zeynalov, Mohsun Sanani, Leyla Badirbayli, Mirza Babayev.
- How long is The Shadows are Crawling?
- The Shadows are Crawling has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Shadows are Crawling?
- The Shadows are Crawling is a Drama, Action, Adventure, Family film.
- Where was The Shadows are Crawling produced?
- The Shadows are Crawling was produced in Soviet Union.