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Hindi CINEMA · 1940
The Rebel
Azad
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Overview
An allegory of contemporary political attitudes presented in terms of differing approaches to the institutionalisation of sexuality: marriage. There are three college friends: the liberal Vijay the conservative Loknath and Jagdish, a careerist. Vijay rescues a damsel in distress and marries her. Later, his son Anand repeats his father's history by rescuing Jagdish's daughter from a bandit and marrying her, resolving the differences between the three friends.
A closer look
The Rebel (1940) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by N.R. Acharya. The cast includes Leela Chitnis, Ashok Kumar, Hansa Wadkar, Rama Shukul. Runtime: 119 minutes.
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The Rebel FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Rebel?
The Rebel is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Rebel?
Our source metadata lists 15 January 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Rebel?
The listed director is N.R. Acharya.
Who is in the cast of The Rebel?
The available cast credits include Leela Chitnis, Ashok Kumar, Hansa Wadkar, Rama Shukul, Mumtaz Ali. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Rebel?
The recorded runtime is 119 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Rebel?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Rebel?
The original title in our source data is Azad. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Rebel about?
An allegory of contemporary political attitudes presented in terms of differing approaches to the institutionalisation of sexuality: marriage. There are three college friends: the liberal Vijay the conservative Loknath and Jagdish, a careerist. Vijay rescues a damsel in distress and marries her. Later, his son Anand repeats his father's history by rescuing Jagdish's daughter from a bandit and marrying her, resolving the differences between the three friends.
