Jinnah
"He fought for justice, and made Pakistan."
Originally released in 1998. Jinnah is a history/war film. directed by Jamil Dehlavi.
Starring Christopher Lee, James Fox, and Maria Aitken
Synopsis
Biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan is told through flashbacks as his soul tries to find eternal rest. The flashbacks start in 1947 as Jinnah pleads for a separate nation for the Muslim minority, infuriating Lord Mountbatten. Mountbatten then tries to enlist Gandhi & Nehru to persuade Jinnah to stop his efforts. Gandhi sides with Jinnah, which upsets Nehru. However, Jinnah turns down the offer to become prime minister and the film takes another slide back to 1916, which reveals all of the political implications that have occurred.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (24 votes)
Box Office
$230K
Worldwide gross
Language
UR
Original language
Country
Pakistan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UR
- Revenue
- $230,000
Production Companies
- Dehlavi Films
- The Quaid Project
- Petra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jinnah about?
Biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan is told through flashbacks as his soul tries to find eternal rest. The flashbacks start in 1947 as Jinnah pleads for a separate nati...
Who directed Jinnah?
Jinnah was directed by Jamil Dehlavi.
How long is Jinnah?
Jinnah has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Jinnah released?
Jinnah was released on November 7, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jinnah?
The main cast of Jinnah includes Christopher Lee, James Fox, Maria Aitken, Shashi Kapoor, Richard Lintern.