Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party (2016)

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The story of a famously lavish five-day party held by the Shah of Iran in 1971 to celebrate 2,500 years of Persian monarchy. The event was held at a specially constructed oasis surrounded by a city of tents and attended by 60 world leaders, who enjoyed a five-course banquet and a pageant featuring thousands of soldiers dressed in historical costume. However, the decadence on display had far-reaching consequences, breeding resentment of the Shah's regime among the Iranian people.

Updated May 27 2017

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Runtime: 75 mins Rating: 7.0 Tag Line: In 1971, the Shah of Iran, the self-proclaimed 'king of kings', celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history.

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Hassan Amini

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Lawrence Elman

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Hassan Amini

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Lawrence Elman

Producer

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