The Beautiful Sin

A greedy man sends his wife to prison on the pretext of debt in order to obtain the woman he desires. The woman, who is in financial difficulty, turns to the greedy man, but resists his demands and is severely injured. The greedy man, thinking that he has murdered the woman, abandons her in the desert and escapes. The wife is released from prison with the help of her friends. Based on the evidence, she initially becomes suspicious of her husband, but soon the truth is revealed and the greedy man is caught in the law. The wife and her husband also start a new life.

Directed by Sirus Jarahzade, The Beautiful Sin leans on a strong ensemble — Googoosh, Ali Azad, Asadollah Yekta — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1969.