Partition
Originally released in 1987. Partition is a drama/romance film. directed by Ken McMullen. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roshan Seth, Zia Mohyeddin, and Zohra Sehgal
Synopsis
The tumultuous events surrounding the sub-continent's partition in 1947 into India and Pakistan are re-imagined in Ken McMullen's complex and visually striking film. A lunatic asylum in the city of Lahore becomes a mirror image of events in the outside political world, with the same actors playing both inmates and rulers. Adapted by Tariq Ali and McMullen from famous Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Toba Tek Singh', Partition speaks for the countless millions that the usual British Raj films sweep out of sight. Released to mark the 60th anniversary of the partition of the Indian sub-continent, this is the film's first-ever release on DVD.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bandung Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Partition about?
The tumultuous events surrounding the sub-continent's partition in 1947 into India and Pakistan are re-imagined in Ken McMullen's complex and visually striking film. A lunatic asylum in the city o...
Who directed Partition?
Partition was directed by Ken McMullen.
How long is Partition?
Partition has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Partition released?
Partition was released on August 19, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Partition?
The main cast of Partition includes Roshan Seth, Zia Mohyeddin, Zohra Sehgal, Saeed Jaffrey, John Shrapnel.