The Blood of Hussain(1980)
The Blood of Hussain Synopsis
A dramatic depiction of the life of Hussain, with allegorical references to the history of the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. It is prophesied that Young Hussain will one day lead the impoverished masses to a better life. It is his brother, Hasan, however who gains in prominence and when the government is overthrown in a military coup, he tries to adapt. Hussain in the meanwhile gets married and leads a small band of rebels in an attempt to fight the military dictatorship.
The Blood of Hussain (1980) is a drama film directed by Jamil Dehlavi, released on August 16, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Salmaan Peerzada, Kika Markham, Durriya Kazi and Kabuli Baba. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jamil Dehlavi
- Writers:
- Raficq Abdulla, Jamil Dehlavi
- Producers:
- Jamil Dehlavi
- Cinematographer:
- Jamil Dehlavi
- Production:
- Dehlavi Films, Cinegate
- Status:
- Released
The Blood of Hussain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Salmaan Peerzada
as Hussain Murtaza / Selim
Kika Markham
as Katherine
- Durriya Kazi
Durriya Kazi
as Hussain's Wife
- Kabuli Baba
Kabuli Baba
as Fakir
- Mirza Ghazanfar Begg
Mirza Ghazanfar Begg
as General
Jamil Dehlavi
as Zahid
- Abdul Karim Baloch
Abdul Karim Baloch
as Akbar (as Saqi)
- Mubila
Mubila
as Prostitute
Samina Peerzada
as General's Daughter
- Shoaib Hashmi
Shoaib Hashmi
as Man at dinner table
- Fauzia Zareen
Fauzia Zareen
as General's Wife
- Zil-e-Subhan
Zil-e-Subhan
as Peasant
Key crew
Directed by Jamil Dehlavi, written by Raficq Abdulla and Jamil Dehlavi, produced by Jamil Dehlavi.
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The Blood of Hussain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Blood of Hussain – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Blood of Hussain?
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The main cast of The Blood of Hussain (1980) includes Salmaan Peerzada, Kika Markham, Durriya Kazi, Kabuli Baba and Mirza Ghazanfar Begg. The film was directed by Jamil Dehlavi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blood of Hussain released?
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The Blood of Hussain was released on August 16, 1980 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Blood of Hussain worth watching?
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The Blood of Hussain (1980) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.