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Hindi CINEMA · 1987
Dacait
डकैत
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Overview
Arjun Yadav return from the city after completing his studies to get settled in his village with his family consisting of his mother Devi Chaudaran, his older brother Amrit and sister. Arjun finds out that Amrit and Thakur Bhanwar Singh does not get along quiet well and attempts to be a peace-maker between the two. One day situation takes a turn for the worse when Amrit is killed, Devi Chaudaran loses her senses, Arjun's sister is raped and he himself is beaten and tied to a tree. Arjun is then rescued by some sympathetic villagers and run off with his childhood friend Makan Malla in the deep ravines only to turn an outlaw whose only motive is to avenge the killings of his family members.
A closer look
Dacait (1987) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Crime, Drama. Directed by Rahul Rawail. The cast includes Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Rakhee Gulzar, Suresh Oberoi. Runtime: 158 minutes.
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Dacait FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Dacait?
Dacait is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dacait?
Our source metadata lists 10 April 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dacait?
The listed director is Rahul Rawail.
Who is in the cast of Dacait?
The available cast credits include Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Rakhee Gulzar, Suresh Oberoi, Urmila Matondkar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Dacait?
The recorded runtime is 158 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Dacait?
The source lists these genres: Action, Crime, Drama.
What is the original title of Dacait?
The original title in our source data is डकैत. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Dacait about?
Arjun Yadav return from the city after completing his studies to get settled in his village with his family consisting of his mother Devi Chaudaran, his older brother Amrit and sister. Arjun finds out that Amrit and Thakur Bhanwar Singh does not get along quiet well and attempts to be a peace-maker between the two. One day situation takes a turn for the worse when Amrit is killed, Devi Chaudaran loses her senses, Arjun's sister is raped and he himself is beaten and tied to a tree. Arjun is then rescued by some sympathetic villagers and run off with his childhood friend Makan Malla in the deep ravines only to turn an outlaw whose only motive is to avenge the killings of his family members.
