Kaala Patthar(1979)
काला पत्थर
Kaala Patthar Synopsis
Vijay Singh is a disgraced former Merchant-Navy officer who is branded as a coward after he abandons his crew during an emergency. Guilt-ridden and trying to forget his past, he takes up work at a coal mine where he gets trapped with other miners after a flood hits them.
Kaala Patthar (1979) is a drama, action and thriller film directed by Yash Chopra, released on August 9, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 56m. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha and Rakhee Gulzar. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Yash Chopra
- Writers:
- Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar
- Producers:
- Yash Chopra
- Cinematographer:
- K.G. Koregaonkar
- Composer:
- Rajesh Roshan
- Production:
- Yash Raj Films
- Status:
- Released
Kaala Patthar (1979) Trailer
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Kaala Patthar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Vijay Pal Singh
Shashi Kapoor
as Ravi Malhotra
Shatrughan Sinha
as Mangal Singh
Rakhee Gulzar
as Dr. Sudha Sen
Parveen Babi
as Anita
Neetu Singh
as Channo
Parikshat Sahni
as Jagga
Prem Chopra
as Dhanraj Puri
- Romesh Sharma
Romesh Sharma
as Vikram
Poonam Dhillon
as Raghunath's daughter
Manmohan Krishna
as Hotel owner
Madan Puri
as Vikram's father
Key crew
Directed by Yash Chopra, written by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, produced by Yash Chopra.
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Kaala Patthar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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Kaala Patthar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kaala Patthar online?
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Kaala Patthar (1979) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kaala Patthar?
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The main cast of Kaala Patthar (1979) includes Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar and Parveen Babi. The film was directed by Yash Chopra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kaala Patthar released?
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Kaala Patthar was released on August 9, 1979 and runs for 2h 56m.
Is Kaala Patthar worth watching?
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Kaala Patthar (1979) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kaala Patthar?
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