1978
Synopsis
Pakistan, 1978. Lenny, a rockstar from the Christian community, is offered the chance to reinvent himself as a state-sanctioned singer. With Islamic fervor gripping the nation, he must decide if he can change along with the times.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zarrar Kahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Zarrar Kahn
- Original Score
- Clifford Lucas, Salman Ahmed, Jong Ho Choi
- Original Title
- 1978
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Spoken Languages
- Urdu
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Mansfield Films, Sanat Initiative, CityLights Media Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zarrar Kahn
Zarrar Kahn
Clifford Lucas, Salman Ahmed, Jong Ho Choi
Yasir Khan
Zarrar Kahn
Carol Ann Noronha, Rashid Maqsood Hamidi, Abid Aziz Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Hira Mansoor
Production Design
Carol Ann Noronha
Producer
Tanveer Abbas
Production Design
Yasir Khan
Director of Photography
Zarrar Kahn
Writer
Zarrar Kahn
Editor
Zarrar Kahn
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1978
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1978 about?
Pakistan, 1978. Lenny, a rockstar from the Christian community, is offered the chance to reinvent himself as a state-sanctioned singer. With Islamic fervor gripping the nation, he must decide if he can change along with the times.
Who directed 1978?
1978 was directed by Zarrar Kahn.
Who stars in 1978?
The principal cast of 1978 includes Muhammad Zeeshan, Sherwyn Anthony, Rubya Chaudhry, Naveed Kamal.
When was 1978 released and how long is it?
1978 was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for 1978?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1978 was composed by Clifford Lucas, Salman Ahmed, Jong Ho Choi.