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Hindi CINEMA · 1980

Aakrosh

आक्रोश

Cry of the Wounded

1980-01-01144 min
Drama

Audience rating

7.2/10

Source: TMDB11 votes

THE STORY

Overview

In the 1980s, a lawyer defends a tribal man who is under arrest for killing his own wife. As he proceeds with the case, he learns about the harsh life of scheduled tribes in India.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Aakrosh (1980) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Govind Nihalani. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Amrish Puri, Smita Patil. Runtime: 144 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin ShahBhaskar Kulkarni
Portrait of Om Puri
Om PuriLahanya Bhiku
Portrait of Amrish Puri
Amrish PuriDushane, Public Prosecutor
Portrait of Smita Patil
Smita PatilNagi Bhiku
Portrait of Mohan Agashe
Mohan AgasheBhonsle, Chairman of Zilla Parishad
Portrait of Achyut Potdar
Achyut PotdarMore, forest contractor
Portrait of Reema Lagoo
Reema Lagoolavni dancer
Nana PalsikarBhiku's father
Bhagyashree KotnisBhiku's sister
Mahesh ElkunchwarSocial worker
Arvind DeshpandeDr Vasant M. Patil
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Aakrosh FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Aakrosh?

Aakrosh is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Aakrosh?

Our source metadata lists 1 January 1980. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Aakrosh?

The listed director is Govind Nihalani.

Who is in the cast of Aakrosh?

The available cast credits include Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Amrish Puri, Smita Patil, Mohan Agashe. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Aakrosh?

The recorded runtime is 144 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Aakrosh?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of Aakrosh?

The original title in our source data is आक्रोश. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Aakrosh about?

In the 1980s, a lawyer defends a tribal man who is under arrest for killing his own wife. As he proceeds with the case, he learns about the harsh life of scheduled tribes in India.