The Blood of Hussain (1980)

6.7/10 112 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Salmaan Peerzada

Hussain Murtaza / Selim

Kika Markham

Katherine

Jamil Dehlavi

Zahid

Samina Peerzada

General's Daughter

Khayyam Sarhadi

Policeman

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