The Kick
Thokar
Synopsis
A cautionary tale about wealth not bringing happiness. The blind Mohan (Kumar) lives in a village with his ward Radha (Madhuri). He wins a fortune with a sweepstake ticket sold to him by the tramp Ramesh (Charlie), who claims his due and begins to take over Mohan’s life, making him move to the city and getting him married to Chinta, a prostitute. When Mohan’s eyesight is restored, he finds that his wife is having an affair with Ramesh. Mohan takes revenge and eventually lands up in his old village, a poor man, but with Radha still unchanged, waiting for him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdul Rashid Kardar
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Sadiq, PL Santoshi
- Original Score
- Gyan Dutt
- Original Title
- Thokar
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- Ranjit Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdul Rashid Kardar
M. Sadiq, PL Santoshi
Gyan Dutt
Department Leadership Roster
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Director
M. Sadiq
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kick
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What is The Kick about?
A cautionary tale about wealth not bringing happiness. The blind Mohan (Kumar) lives in a village with his ward Radha (Madhuri). He wins a fortune with a sweepstake ticket sold to him by the tramp Ramesh (Charlie), who claims his due and begins to take over Mohan’s life, making him move to the city and getting him married to Chinta, a prostitute. When Mohan’s eyesight is restored, he finds that his wife is having an affair with Ramesh. Mohan takes revenge and eventually lands up in his old village, a poor man, but with Radha still unchanged, waiting for him.
Who directed The Kick?
The Kick was directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who stars in The Kick?
The principal cast of The Kick includes Madhuri, M. Kumar, Noor Mohammad Charlie, Yakub, Ishwarlal.
When was The Kick released and how long is it?
The Kick was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kick was composed by Gyan Dutt.