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The Rebel

January 15, 1940 1h 59m

Originally released in 1940. The Rebel is a drama film. directed by N.R. Acharya.

Starring Leela Chitnis, Ashok Kumar, and Hansa Wadkar

Synopsis

An allegory of contemporary political attitudes presented in terms of differing approaches to the institutionalisation of sexuality: marriage. There are three college friends: the liberal Vijay the conservative Loknath and Jagdish, a careerist. Vijay rescues a damsel in distress and marries her. Later, his son Anand repeats his father's history by rescuing Jagdish's daughter from a bandit and marrying her, resolving the differences between the three friends.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 15, 1940 86 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI

Production Companies

  • Bombay Talkies Workers Industrial Co-Operative Society [IN]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rebel about?

An allegory of contemporary political attitudes presented in terms of differing approaches to the institutionalisation of sexuality: marriage. There are three college friends: the liberal Vijay th...

Who directed The Rebel?

The Rebel was directed by N.R. Acharya.

How long is The Rebel?

The Rebel has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Rebel released?

The Rebel was released on January 15, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Rebel?

The main cast of The Rebel includes Leela Chitnis, Ashok Kumar, Hansa Wadkar, Rama Shukul, Mumtaz Ali.