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Hindi CINEMA · 1927
Sacrifice
बलिदान
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Overview
The story addresses the conflict between reformist enlightenment and obsolete, inhuman ritual, questioning the contemporary validity of traditional rituals. The dramatic pivot is the conflict between the king who banned animal sacrifice, and the priest who calls for the king's own blood. Emotionally, the film revolves around the childless queen and a beggar girl whose pet goat has been taken for the sacrifice and who loves a servant in the temple.
A closer look
Sacrifice (1927) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Naval Gandhi. The cast includes Master Vithal, Ruby Myers, Zubeida, Sultana. Runtime: 108 minutes.
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Sacrifice FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Sacrifice?
Sacrifice is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Sacrifice?
Our source metadata lists 1 March 1927. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Sacrifice?
The listed director is Naval Gandhi.
Who is in the cast of Sacrifice?
The available cast credits include Master Vithal, Ruby Myers, Zubeida, Sultana, Jal Khambata. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Sacrifice?
The recorded runtime is 108 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Sacrifice?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Sacrifice?
The original title in our source data is बलिदान. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Sacrifice about?
The story addresses the conflict between reformist enlightenment and obsolete, inhuman ritual, questioning the contemporary validity of traditional rituals. The dramatic pivot is the conflict between the king who banned animal sacrifice, and the priest who calls for the king's own blood. Emotionally, the film revolves around the childless queen and a beggar girl whose pet goat has been taken for the sacrifice and who loves a servant in the temple.
