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Agneekaal(1990)
Hindi161 mins
Agneekaal (1990) is a 161-minute Hindi film directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla. Starring Madhavi, Leena Das and Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Agneekaal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.
Director:Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A city is overrun by criminals and corrupt officials. An honest cop fights to bring back peace and justice.
“One cop stands against a city of crime.”
Film Details
4.1Rating
161Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleAgneekaal
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Sadashiv AmrapurkarActor
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Tinnu AnandActor
→#3Raj BabbarActor
→#4MadhaviActor
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Leena DasActor
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Abbas Alibhai BurmawallaDirector
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Masum AliActor
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Abhay BhardwajActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Agneekaal' translates to 'Ring of Fire' in English, referencing the hero's struggle.
- It was one of the earliest films directed by Abbas of the famous director duo Abbas-Mustan, known for thrillers.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, the lead, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame when this action film released.
- The movie features veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role, adding to its ensemble cast.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was a dominant music director in the 1980s and early 1990s.
- The film's plot of a cop fighting systemic corruption was a common theme in Hindi cinema of that era.
- Despite its action genre, the film did not achieve major box office success compared to other Mithun films of the time.
