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Bandhe Haath

1973·Movie
2h 26min

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The stirring saga of an anguished soul

Shyamu is an orphan, living with his mentor, and has lived a life of crime. While his partner is recuperating in hospital from a injury incurred on the job, Shyamu decides to go straight. In a case of mistaken identity, he ends up in showbiz and gets a gig as a playwright for a beautiful starlet when he shows up instead of popular writer Deepak, whom he looks just like, and is met with considerable respect. One day Shyamu goes to Deepak's house for something and discovers just how identical they are. Unfortunately, Deepak is on his death bed and Shyamu, reverting to his evil nature, "helps" Deepak along on the way to his demise and takes on his identity, even down to learning to copy his handwriting. But not everyone believes the goings on are all above board, especially Deepak's girlfriend and a certain police inspector.
Indian Crime ThrillerMistaken IdentityMoral CorruptionShowbiz IntriguePsychological TensionComplex CharactersSocial CommentaryHistorical Setting

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Is Bandhe Haath worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bandhe Haath rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bandhe Haath?

2 h 26 min

Bandhe Haath runs 2 h 26 min.

What language is Bandhe Haath in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.