Johnny Gaddar(2007)
Johnny Gaddaar is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Sriram Raghavan. The cast includes Dharmendra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak, Zakir Hussain, and Govind Namdeo. The story follows five professional gamblers and a corrupt police inspector who pool their money for a drug deal. The youngest member, Vikram, decides to steal the entire sum, leading to a series of murders. The film is known for its unpredictable plot and homage to pulp fiction. It received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances. The movie was released on September 28, 2007, and has since gained a cult following.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A young gambler named Vikram joins a gang of five professional gamblers and a corrupt cop. They pool their money for a big drug deal. Vikram decides to steal the entire sum to start a new life with his girlfriend. His greed leads to a chain of lies, betrayals, and murders.
“Greed has a price.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Johnny Gaddar
Cast reunions in this film: Vinay Pathak & Sriram Raghavan (3 films together), and Zakir Hussain & Sriram Raghavan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a nod to the 1975 Bollywood film 'Johnny Mera Naam', which also features a character named Johnny.
- Director Sriram Raghavan used a vintage 1970s-style title sequence to pay homage to classic Bollywood thrillers.
- Actor Dharmendra was originally considered for the role of Seshadri, which eventually went to veteran actor Zakir Hussain.
- The movie's plot was inspired by the 1955 French crime novel 'The 10:30 from Marseille' by Sébastien Japrisot.
- It was shot in just 45 days, with many scenes filmed in real locations across Mumbai to keep the budget low.
- The film's background score uses retro jazz and funk music to match its old-school thriller vibe.
- Despite critical praise, it had a modest box office opening but later gained a cult following on home video.