Deewaar (1975)

Original title

दीवार

Directed by

Yash Chopra

Genre

drama film, action film

Country

India

Runtime

2h 54m

Rated

U

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 73 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Two brothers grow up poor in the Mumbai slums. As adults they end up on opposite sides of the law.

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What happens

Deewaar (transl. The Wall) is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Yash Chopra, from a story by Salim–Javed. The film stars Shashi Kapoor , Amitabh Bachchan, and alongside an ensemble cast of Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, Satyen Kappu and Manmohan Krishna. The music was composed by R. D. Burman, while cinematography and editing were handled by Kay Gee Koregaonkar and T. R. Mangeshkar-Pran Mehra. In the film, two impoverished brothers struggle to survive in the slums of Mumbai and eventually find themselves on opposing sides of the law. The film's title signifies the wall that springs up between the two brothers, drawn apart by fate and circumstances in a time of socio-political turmoil. Deewaar was released worldwide on 24 January 1975 to critical acclaim and praise for its story, script, music cast performances (especially Bachchan, Kapoor and Roy). The film was commercially successful and is considered a ground-breaking cinematic masterpiece, with India Times ranking Deewaar amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films. It is also one of three Hindi-language films to be included on the list of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. It is now considered a cult classic film and had a significant impact not only on Indian cinema but also on Indian society; its anti-establishment themes and Bachchan's anti-hero vigilante character resonated with audiences. Bachchan's character is often regarded as one of the most memorable onscreen character in Indian cinema, the movie cemented his image as the 'Angry young man' of Hindi cinema. Forbes India included Bachchan's performance in the film on its list of "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". The film also cemented the success of Salim–Javed, who went on to write more blockbuster films; their value skyrocketed and they were being paid as well as the leading actors of the time. The film was later remade in Telugu as Magaadu (1976), in Tamil as Thee (1981), in Malayalam as Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare (1983), and in Cantonese as The Brothers (1979). Deewaar's influence also extends to world cinema, influencing films from Hong Kong and British cinema. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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