Commando(1988)
Hindi145 mins
Commando (1988) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by B. Subhash. With an audience rating of 3.7/10, Commando stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.
Director:B. Subhash
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 1988
- Director
- B. Subhash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A man joins the army to follow his father's dream. He uncovers a corrupt commander working with an international criminal. With help from friends, he fights to stop their terror plot and avenge his father's murder.
“A son's revenge ignites a war against terror.”
Film Details
3.7Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleकमांडो
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Commando' was sung by playback singer Shabbir Kumar, who was known for his work in B-grade action films of the 1980s.
- Director Babbar Subhash was known for his action films and had previously directed the hit 'Disco Dancer' with Mithun Chakraborty.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own stunts in the film, which was uncommon for leading stars at the time.
- The film was part of a wave of 'commando' themed movies in the late 80s, capitalizing on public interest in military action.
- Despite being an action film, it includes several dance numbers typical of Hindi cinema of that era.
- The villain's name, Marcelloni, reflects a trend of using foreign-sounding names for antagonists in 80s Bollywood.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Commando