Movie Description
The Blood of Hussain
(1980)Overview
A dramatic depiction of the life of Hussain, with allegorical references to the history of the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. It is prophesied that Young Hussain will one day lead the impoverished masses to a better life. It is his brother, Hasan, however who gains in prominence and when the government is overthrown in a military coup, he tries to adapt. Hussain in the meanwhile gets married and leads a small band of rebels in an attempt to fight the military dictatorship.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jamil Dehlavi
- Producer : Jamil Dehlavi
- Writer : Raficq Abdulla,Jamil Dehlavi
- Editor : Jamil Dehlavi
- Cast : Salmaan Peerzada,Kika Markham,Durriya Kazi,Kabuli Baba,Mirza Ghazanfar Begg,Jamil Dehlavi,Abdul Karim Baloch,Mubila,Samina Peerzada,Shoaib Hashmi,Fauzia Zareen,Zil-e-Subhan,Khayyam Sarhadi,Aliya Begam
Cast
Hussain Murtaza / Selim
Katherine
Hussain's Wife
Fakir
General
Zahid
Akbar (as Saqi)
Prostitute
General's Daughter
Man at dinner table
General's Wife
Peasant
Policeman
Mother
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Facts
Original TitleThe Blood of Hussain
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-08-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 52m
Production CompaniesDehlavi Films,Cinegate
Genres
- Drama
