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Hindi CINEMA · 1939
The Kick
Thokar
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Overview
A cautionary tale about wealth not bringing happiness. The blind Mohan (Kumar) lives in a village with his ward Radha (Madhuri). He wins a fortune with a sweepstake ticket sold to him by the tramp Ramesh (Charlie), who claims his due and begins to take over Mohan’s life, making him move to the city and getting him married to Chinta, a prostitute. When Mohan’s eyesight is restored, he finds that his wife is having an affair with Ramesh. Mohan takes revenge and eventually lands up in his old village, a poor man, but with Radha still unchanged, waiting for him.
A closer look
The Kick (1939) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar. The cast includes Madhuri, M. Kumar, Noor Mohammad Charlie, Yakub. Runtime: 161 minutes.
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The Kick FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Kick?
The Kick is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Kick?
Our source metadata lists 1 December 1939. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Kick?
The listed director is Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who is in the cast of The Kick?
The available cast credits include Madhuri, M. Kumar, Noor Mohammad Charlie, Yakub, Ishwarlal. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Kick?
The recorded runtime is 161 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of The Kick?
The original title in our source data is Thokar. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Kick about?
A cautionary tale about wealth not bringing happiness. The blind Mohan (Kumar) lives in a village with his ward Radha (Madhuri). He wins a fortune with a sweepstake ticket sold to him by the tramp Ramesh (Charlie), who claims his due and begins to take over Mohan’s life, making him move to the city and getting him married to Chinta, a prostitute. When Mohan’s eyesight is restored, he finds that his wife is having an affair with Ramesh. Mohan takes revenge and eventually lands up in his old village, a poor man, but with Radha still unchanged, waiting for him.
