The Blood of Hussain
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Salmaan Peerzada
Hussain Murtaza / Selim
Kika Markham
Katherine
Durriya Kazi
Hussain's Wife
Kabuli Baba
Fakir
Mirza Ghazanfar Begg
General
Jamil Dehlavi
Zahid
Abdul Karim Baloch
Akbar (as Saqi)
Mubila
Prostitute
Samina Peerzada
General's Daughter
Shoaib Hashmi
Man at dinner table
Fauzia Zareen
General's Wife
Zil-e-Subhan
Peasant
Khayyam Sarhadi
Policeman
Aliya Begam
Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamil Dehlavi
- Screenplay & Story
- Raficq Abdulla, Jamil Dehlavi
- Original Title
- The Blood of Hussain
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Urdu, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Dehlavi Films, Cinegate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamil Dehlavi
Raficq Abdulla, Jamil Dehlavi
Jamil Dehlavi, Walter Lassally
Jamil Dehlavi
Jamil Dehlavi
Department Leadership Roster
Jamil Dehlavi
Director of Photography
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Jamil Dehlavi
Producer
Jamil Dehlavi
Editor
Jamil Dehlavi
Director
Raficq Abdulla
Writer
Jamil Dehlavi
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blood of Hussain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blood of Hussain about?
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.
Who directed The Blood of Hussain?
The Blood of Hussain was directed by Jamil Dehlavi.
Who stars in The Blood of Hussain?
The principal cast of The Blood of Hussain includes Salmaan Peerzada, Kika Markham, Durriya Kazi, Kabuli Baba, Mirza Ghazanfar Begg.
When was The Blood of Hussain released and how long is it?
The Blood of Hussain was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.