Bandit Queen
"Revenge was her reply."
Originally released in 1994. Bandit Queen is a action/crime film. directed by Shekhar Kapur.
Starring Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, and Rajesh Vivek
Synopsis
Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (59 votes)
Box Office
$399
Worldwide gross
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
- Revenue
- $399
Production Companies
- Kaleidoscope Productions
- Kaleidoscope Entertainment
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bandit Queen about?
Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. D...
Who directed Bandit Queen?
Bandit Queen was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
How long is Bandit Queen?
Bandit Queen has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Bandit Queen released?
Bandit Queen was released on January 26, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bandit Queen?
The main cast of Bandit Queen includes Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Raghubir Yadav, Aditya Srivastava.