Kala Pani
Synopsis
Based on A.J.Cronin's 'Beyond This Place', this movie narrates the story of an untiring crusade for justice. A young man, learning about his father's wrongful implication in a fifteen-year-old murder, vows to bring the true criminals to justice and release his innocent father from 'kaala paani' (life imprisonment), for which he enlists the help of a press reporter, a retired police inspector and an unwitting prostitute who happens to possess some key evidence.
Top Cast
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Dev Anand
Karan Mehra
Madhubala
Asha
Nalini Jaywant
Kishori
Agha
Badru
Nazir Hussain
Inspector Mehta
Kishore Sahu
Rai Bahadur Jaswant Rai
D.K. Sapru
Diwan Sardalilal
Mukri
Madhosh Miyan
Mumtaz Begum
Mrs. Mehta
M.A. Latif
Shankarlal Mehta
Krishan Dhawan
Jumman
Jankidas Mehra
Daulatchand
Bir Sakuja
Editor
Rashid Khan
Ramdas
Heera Sawant
Kothewali
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raj Khosla
- Original Score
- Sachin Dev Burman
- Original Title
- Kala Pani
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raj Khosla
Sachin Dev Burman
Department Leadership Roster
Raj Khosla
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kala Pani
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kala Pani about?
Based on A.J.Cronin's 'Beyond This Place', this movie narrates the story of an untiring crusade for justice. A young man, learning about his father's wrongful implication in a fifteen-year-old murder, vows to bring the true criminals to justice and release his innocent father from 'kaala paani' (life imprisonment), for which he enlists the help of a press reporter, a retired police inspector and an unwitting prostitute who happens to possess some key evidence.
Who directed Kala Pani?
Kala Pani was directed by Raj Khosla.
Who stars in Kala Pani?
The principal cast of Kala Pani includes Dev Anand, Madhubala, Nalini Jaywant, Agha, Nazir Hussain.
When was Kala Pani released and how long is it?
Kala Pani was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Kala Pani?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kala Pani was composed by Sachin Dev Burman.