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Hindi CINEMA · 1973

Zanjeer

ज़ंजीर

The origin of the angry young man.

1973-05-11146 min
Action
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6.8/10

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THE STORY

Overview

A tough and honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Zanjeer (1973) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action. Directed by Prakash Mehra. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Om Prakash. Runtime: 146 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh BachchanInsp. Vijay Khanna
Portrait of Pran
PranSher Khan
Portrait of Om Prakash
Om PrakashDe Silva
Portrait of Ajit Khan
Ajit KhanSeth Dharam Dayal Teja
Portrait of Bindu
BinduMona
Portrait of Iftekhar
IftekharPolice Commissioner Singh
RandhirLala Ashok - Sherkhan's friend - Usurer
Portrait of Gulshan Bawra
Gulshan BawraStreet Singer
Portrait of Yunus Parvez
Yunus ParvezConstable
Portrait of Javed Khan
Javed KhanSmuggler (uncredited)
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Zanjeer?

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

What release date is listed for Zanjeer?

Our source metadata lists 11 May 1973. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Zanjeer?

The listed director is Prakash Mehra.

Who is in the cast of Zanjeer?

The available cast credits include Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Om Prakash, Ajit Khan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Zanjeer?

The recorded runtime is 146 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Zanjeer?

The source lists these genres: Action.

What is the original title of Zanjeer?

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

What is Zanjeer about?

A tough and honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer.

Is a trailer available for Zanjeer?

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