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The Blood of Hussain

72 %|Aug 16, 1980|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Jamil Dehlavi
Writer
Rafiq Abdullah
Writer
Jamil Dehlavi
Director
Jamil Dehlavi
Director of Photography
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Jamil Dehlavi
Producer
Sandra Marsh
Associate Producer
Jamil Dehlavi
Editor

Cast

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Salmaan Peerzada
Hussain Murtaza / Selim
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Kika Markham
Katherine
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Durriya Kazi
Hussain's Wife
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Abdul Karim Baloch
Akbar (as Saqi)
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Mubila
Prostitute
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Samina Peerzada
General's Daughter
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Shoaib Hashmi
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Fauzia Zareen
General's Wife