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The Blood of Hussain (1980)

6.9 | Aug 16, 1980 (GB) | Drama | 01:52

A dramatic depiction of the life of Hussain, with allegorical references to the history of the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. It is prophesied that Young Hussain will one day lead the impoverished masses to a better life. It is his brother, Hasan, however who gains in prominence and when the government is overthrown in a military coup, he tries to adapt. Hussain in the meanwhile gets married and leads a small band of rebels in an attempt to fight the military dictatorship.

Featured Crew

Director of Photography, Editor, Producer, Director, Writer
Director of Photography
Associate Producer
Assistant Director

Cast

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Salmaan Peerzada
Hussain Murtaza / Selim
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Kika Markham
Katherine
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Durriya Kazi
Hussain's Wife
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Abdul Karim Baloch
Akbar (as Saqi)
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Mubila
Prostitute
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Samina Peerzada
General's Daughter
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Shoaib Hashmi
Man at dinner table