Commando(1988)
Commando is a 1988 Hindi-language Indian action film directed by B. Subhash and produced by Mushir-Riaz. The lead cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Mandakini, Hemant Birje, and Kim Yashpal. The story follows Chander, a young man who trains to become a commando after his police inspector father is killed by three criminals while saving a minister. Chander must protect his mentally ill mother, rescue his love interest Asha, and stop a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister. The film was a commercial success at the box office and is remembered for its action sequences and music by Bappi Lahiri. It was released in 1988 in India.
Quick Facts
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- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 1988
- Director
- B. Subhash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Chander's father dies saving a minister from assassins. His mother goes mad from the shock. Chander grows up training to become a powerful fighter. He falls in love with Asha, but her father helps the villains trap him. Now Chander must rescue Asha, stop a political assassination, and bring his mother back to sanity.
“One man. One mission. One family to save.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Commando
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Mandakini (10 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Hemant Birje (5 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & B. Subhash (3 films together), and Mandakini & B. Subhash (2 films together).
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.