Black Cat
Synopsis
Bombay Police are baffled by a series of crimes - all at the hands of arch-criminal "Black Cat" who leaves his calling card at every scene of the crime. The Commissioner assigns this matter to this best plainclothes agent, Rajan. Rajan's investigations lead him to suspect Professor Gupta, who is also the brother of his girlfriend, Nita. Rajan decides to use Nita's love for him, and spies on Gupta. When Nita finds out, she is enraged at Rajan, and blames the police who she feels are covering-up their inefficiency by making a scape-goat of an innocent man. Rajan fails to prove that Gupta is somehow involved with "Black Cat", and the Commissioner gives him a deadline. If Rajan does not apprehend Black Cat within that deadline, he may be suspended or even dismissed from the police force. With no clues whatsoever as to the whereabouts of Black Cat and it's gang, Rajan has the challenge of his life, which he may not be able to fulfill.
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Balraj Sahni
Agent Rajan
Minoo Mumtaz
Nita Gupta
Nisar Ahmad Ansari
Professor Gupta
Johnny Walker
Private Detective Popat
Nilofer
Lilly
Sheila Kashmiri
Manju
Rajan Kapoor
Police Officer Kapoor
P. Kailash
Umar Draz
Black Cat's Henchman
Akbar Bakshi
Baburao Pahelwan
Black Cat's Henchman
Amrit Rana
Police Officer
Mumtaz Begum
Rajan's mom (uncredited)
Bela Bose
Dancer (uncredited)
Hari Shivdasani
Commissioner of Police (uncredited)
Tun Tun
Mrs. Ramanlal (uncredited)
Robert
Black Cat's Henchman (as Master Robert)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nisar Ahmad Ansari
- Original Score
- N. Dutta
- Original Title
- Black Cat
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Bundel Khand Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nisar Ahmad Ansari
N. Dutta
Nisar Ahmad Ansari
Department Leadership Roster
Nisar Ahmad Ansari
Director
Nisar Ahmad Ansari
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Cat about?
Bombay Police are baffled by a series of crimes - all at the hands of arch-criminal "Black Cat" who leaves his calling card at every scene of the crime. The Commissioner assigns this matter to this best plainclothes agent, Rajan. Rajan's investigations lead him to suspect Professor Gupta, who is also the brother of his girlfriend, Nita. Rajan decides to use Nita's love for him, and spies on Gupta. When Nita finds out, she is enraged at Rajan, and blames the police who she feels are covering-up their inefficiency by making a scape-goat of an innocent man. Rajan fails to prove that Gupta is somehow involved with "Black Cat", and the Commissioner gives him a deadline. If Rajan does not apprehend Black Cat within that deadline, he may be suspended or even dismissed from the police force. With no clues whatsoever as to the whereabouts of Black Cat and it's gang, Rajan has the challenge of his life, which he may not be able to fulfill.
Who directed Black Cat?
Black Cat was directed by Nisar Ahmad Ansari.
Who stars in Black Cat?
The principal cast of Black Cat includes Balraj Sahni, Minoo Mumtaz, Nisar Ahmad Ansari, Johnny Walker, Nilofer.
When was Black Cat released and how long is it?
Black Cat was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Cat was composed by N. Dutta.