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Overview
Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.
A closer look
Bandit Queen (1994) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, History. Directed by Shekhar Kapur. The cast includes Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Raghubir Yadav, Aditya Srivastava. Runtime: 119 minutes.
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Bandit Queen FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Bandit Queen?
Bandit Queen is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Bandit Queen?
Our source metadata lists 26 January 1994. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Bandit Queen?
The listed director is Shekhar Kapur.
Who is in the cast of Bandit Queen?
The available cast credits include Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Raghubir Yadav, Aditya Srivastava, Manoj Bajpayee. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Bandit Queen?
The recorded runtime is 119 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Bandit Queen?
The source lists these genres: Action, Crime, Drama, History.
What is the original title of Bandit Queen?
The original title in our source data is बैंडिट क्वीन. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Bandit Queen about?
Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.
Is a trailer available for Bandit Queen?
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