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Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai(1980)
Hindi110 mins
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980) is a 110-minute Hindi film directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza. Starring Mushtaq Khan, Anjali Paigankar and Achyut Potdar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.
Director:Saeed Akhtar Mirza
Mood:
emotionaldarkfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Saeed Akhtar Mirza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Albert Pinto is angry at everyone in his life. His brother refuses to work for low pay, his girlfriend feels ignored, and his father struggles with unfair wages. Their stories show the frustrations of middle-class families and workers in 1970s Bombay.
“A family, a city, and one man's simmering rage.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
110Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAlbert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkfunny
Themes
familycorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Naseeruddin ShahActor
→#2Shabana AzmiActor
→#3Smita PatilActor
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Mushtaq KhanActor
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Anjali PaigankarActor
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Achyut PotdarActor
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Saeed Akhtar MirzaDirector
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Virendra SainiCrew
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Dilip DhawanActor
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Arvind DeshpandeActor
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai' but the censor board objected, so the title was changed to 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai' for release.
- It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Naseeruddin Shah in a lead role, showcasing his talent before he became widely known.
- Director Saeed Akhtar Mirza co-wrote the script with renowned playwright and screenwriter Satyadev Dubey.
- The movie was shot on location in Mumbai's bustling streets and chawls to capture authentic middle-class life.
- It was part of a wave of parallel cinema in the early 1980s that focused on social issues rather than mainstream entertainment.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Bhaskar Chandavarkar, featured minimal background music to keep the focus on the story.
- Despite critical praise, the movie did not perform well commercially at the box office when it was first released.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Actor-Actor14 films →
Actor-Actor12 films →
Vivek's wife-Actor8 films →
Vivek's wife-Actor7 films →
Vivek's wife-Actor3 films →
Actor-Mrs. Pinto3 films →
Vivek's wife-Mrs. Pinto2 films →
Actor-Director of Photography2 films →
Actor-Mrs. Pinto2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →