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Mangal Pandey - The Rising

2005·Movie
2h 30min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
IMDb6.5

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Mangal Pandey - The Rising fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.
Historical EpicColonial DramaSepoy MutinyBiographical AccountAnti-ImperialismWar & RevolutionSocial InjusticeFriendship & BetrayalPeriod War FilmTragic Hero

Crew

Directed by:
Arjun Mathur, Ketan Mehta
Written by:
Farrukh Dhondy, Farrukh Dhondy
Produced by:
Deepa Sahi, Ketan Mehta, Bobby Bedi
Composed by:
A.R. Rahman, Ruth Sullivan

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Questions about Mangal Pandey - The Rising

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Where can I stream Mangal Pandey - The Rising legally?

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Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mangal Pandey - The Rising rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mangal Pandey - The Rising?

2 h 30 min

Mangal Pandey - The Rising runs 2 h 30 min.

Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was Mangal Pandey - The Rising a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 10% of its budget.

What language is Mangal Pandey - The Rising in?

HindiUrduEnglish

It was made in Hindi, with some Urdu, English. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising?

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