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Overview
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
A closer look
Awaara (1951) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Music, Romance. Directed by Raj Kapoor. The cast includes Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor, Leela Chitnis. Runtime: 168 minutes.
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Awaara FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Awaara?
Awaara is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Awaara?
Our source metadata lists 14 December 1951. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Awaara?
The listed director is Raj Kapoor.
Who is in the cast of Awaara?
The available cast credits include Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor, Leela Chitnis, K.N. Singh. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Awaara?
The recorded runtime is 168 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Awaara?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Music, Romance.
What is the original title of Awaara?
The original title in our source data is आवारा. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Awaara about?
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
Is a trailer available for Awaara?
A trailer link is available in our catalogue. Watch it on YouTube.
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