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Overview
Set in the backdrop of riot-stricken Pakistan at the time of the partition of India in 1947, the film deals with the plight of emigrant Sikh and Hindu families to India as a consequence of the partition.
A closer look
Tamas (1988) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Govind Nihalani. The cast includes Om Puri, Uttara Baokar, Pankaj Kapur, Dina Pathak. Runtime: 298 minutes.
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Tamas FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Tamas?
Tamas is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Tamas?
Our source metadata lists 15 August 1988. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Tamas?
The listed director is Govind Nihalani.
Who is in the cast of Tamas?
The available cast credits include Om Puri, Uttara Baokar, Pankaj Kapur, Dina Pathak, A.K. Hangal. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Tamas?
The recorded runtime is 298 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Tamas?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Tamas?
The original title in our source data is तमस. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Tamas about?
Set in the backdrop of riot-stricken Pakistan at the time of the partition of India in 1947, the film deals with the plight of emigrant Sikh and Hindu families to India as a consequence of the partition.
Is a trailer available for Tamas?
A trailer link is available in our catalogue. Watch it on YouTube.
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