The Blood of Hussain
19801h 52m6.7
Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- Pakistan
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Jamil Dehlavi
- Writing
- Raficq Abdulla, Jamil Dehlavi
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Aug 16, 1980
- Studio
- Dehlavi Films, Cinegate
Cast
Salmaan Peerzada
Hussain Murtaza / Selim
Kika Markham
Katherine
Durriya Kazi
Hussain's Wife
Kabuli Baba
Fakir
Mirza Ghazanfar Begg
General
Jamil Dehlavi
Zahid
Abdul Karim Baloch
Akbar (as Saqi)
Mubila
Prostitute
Samina Peerzada
General's Daughter
Shoaib Hashmi
Man at dinner table
Fauzia Zareen
General's Wife
Zil-e-Subhan
Peasant
Khayyam Sarhadi
Policeman
Aliya Begam
Mother
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