Jailor
Synopsis
Modi's first psychodramatic role as a liberal man becoming a tyrannical jailer. He loses his wife to a lover who then goes blind. The jailer locks up his wife, Kanwal, in their own home, forbidding any contact with their child, Bali. Later the jailer himself falls in love with a blind woman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohrab Modi
- Original Title
- Jailor
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
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What is Jailor about?
Modi's first psychodramatic role as a liberal man becoming a tyrannical jailer. He loses his wife to a lover who then goes blind. The jailer locks up his wife, Kanwal, in their own home, forbidding any contact with their child, Bali. Later the jailer himself falls in love with a blind woman.
Who directed Jailor?
Jailor was directed by Sohrab Modi.
Who stars in Jailor?
The principal cast of Jailor includes Sohrab Modi, Leela Chitnis, Sadiq Ali.
When was Jailor released and how long is it?
Jailor was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.