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Lalach(1983)
Hindi mins
Lalach (1983) is a Hindi film directed by Shankar Nag. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1983.
Director:Shankar Nag
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1983
- Director
- Shankar Nag
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
“Greed ignites a deadly chase.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1983
Also Known AsGreed
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lalach
Cast reunions in this film: Vinod Mehra & Bindiya Goswami (8 films together), Pran & Vinod Mehra (5 films together), Pran & Ranjeet (3 films together), and Vinod Mehra & Ranjeet (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Laalach' translates to 'Greed' in English, reflecting its core theme.
- Director Shankar Nag was better known as a Kannada film actor and director, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- It was one of the few Hindi films where actor Brahmachari, known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema, played a prominent role.
- The synopsis mentioning 'Coca Cola' likely refers to a character's nickname or a product placement, not the beverage company itself.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahari, known for his disco-style scores in the 1980s.
- Despite its thriller and action genres, it did not achieve major commercial success upon release.
- The movie is not widely available or discussed in mainstream histories of 1980s Hindi cinema today.