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Hindi CINEMA · 1979

Gautam Govinda

गौतम गोविंदा

1979-02-20131 min
ActionDrama

Audience rating

8.0/10

Source: TMDB1 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Impressed with the dedication shown by Police Inspector Gautam, the Commissioner of Police assigns him to police a lawless town, which is over-run by criminals, and where no police officer has survived for more than a few days. Gautam accepts this assignment, and travels to this town. He finds the town is indeed over-run by criminals, and ruled over by arrogant and aristocratic Dharamdutt. When Dharamdutt comes to know about Gautam, he asks his personal hit-man to get rid of him. The personal hit-man is none other than Govinda - a man who has never been beaten by anyone.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Gautam Govinda (1979) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Drama. Directed by Subhash Ghai. The cast includes Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Aruna Irani. Runtime: 131 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Subhash Ghai
Subhash GhaiDirector
Portrait of Shashi Kapoor
Shashi KapoorInspector Gautam
Portrait of Reena Roy
Reena RoyDancer
Portrait of Om Shivpuri
Om ShivpuriCommissioner of Police
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Gautam Govinda?

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

What release date is listed for Gautam Govinda?

Our source metadata lists 20 February 1979. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Gautam Govinda?

The listed director is Subhash Ghai.

Who is in the cast of Gautam Govinda?

The available cast credits include Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Aruna Irani, Nirupa Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Gautam Govinda?

The recorded runtime is 131 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Gautam Govinda?

The source lists these genres: Action, Drama.

What is the original title of Gautam Govinda?

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

What is Gautam Govinda about?

Impressed with the dedication shown by Police Inspector Gautam, the Commissioner of Police assigns him to police a lawless town, which is over-run by criminals, and where no police officer has survived for more than a few days. Gautam accepts this assignment, and travels to this town. He finds the town is indeed over-run by criminals, and ruled over by arrogant and aristocratic Dharamdutt. When Dharamdutt comes to know about Gautam, he asks his personal hit-man to get rid of him. The personal hit-man is none other than Govinda - a man who has never been beaten by anyone.