Zanjeer
"The origin of the angry young man."
Originally released in 1973. Zanjeer is a action film. directed by Prakash Mehra. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Pran Sikand
Synopsis
A tough and honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Insp. Vijay Khanna
Jaya Bachchan
as Mala
Pran Sikand
as Sher Khan
Om Prakash
as De Silva
Ajit Khan
as Seth Dharam Dayal Teja
Bindu Desai
as Mona
Iftekhar
as Police Commissioner Singh
Keshto Mukherjee
as Gangu
Randhir
as Lala Ashok - Sherkhan's friend - Usurer
Gulshan Bawra
as Street Singer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Prakash Mehra Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zanjeer about?
A tough and honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer.
Who directed Zanjeer?
Zanjeer was directed by Prakash Mehra.
How long is Zanjeer?
Zanjeer has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was Zanjeer released?
Zanjeer was released on May 11, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zanjeer?
The main cast of Zanjeer includes Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran Sikand, Om Prakash, Ajit Khan.