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Partition (1987)

Movie ★ 5.5 78 min

Drama Romance

The tumultuous events surrounding the sub-continent's partition in 1947 into India and Pakistan are re-imagined in Ken McMullen's complex and visually striking film. A lunatic asylum in the city of Lahore becomes a mirror image of events in the outside political world, with the same actors playing both inmates and rulers. Adapted by Tariq Ali and McMullen from famous Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Toba Tek Singh', Partition speaks for the countless millions that the usual British Raj films sweep out of sight. Released to mark the 60th anniversary of the partition of the Indian sub-continent, this is the film's first-ever release on DVD.

Ken McMullen Director Tariq Ali Writer Ken McMullen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 19, 1987
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt0093704
Language
Studio
Bandung Productions

Cast

Roshan Seth Roshan Seth Zia Mohyeddin Zia Mohyeddin Zohra Sehgal Zohra Sehgal Saeed Jaffrey Saeed Jaffrey John Shrapnel John Shrapnel General Flood Tariq Yunus Tariq Yunus Sunil Tanna

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Frequently asked questions

What is Partition about?
The tumultuous events surrounding the sub-continent's partition in 1947 into India and Pakistan are re-imagined in Ken McMullen's complex and visually striking film. A lunatic asylum in the city of Lahore becomes a mirror image of events in the outside political world, with the same actors playing both inmates and rulers. Adapted by Tariq Ali and McMullen from famous Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Toba Tek Singh', Partition speaks for the countless millions that the usual British Raj films sweep out of sight. Released to mark the 60th anniversary of the partition of the Indian sub-continent, this is the film's first-ever release on DVD.
Who directed Partition?
Partition was directed by Ken McMullen.
Who stars in Partition?
Partition stars Roshan Seth, Zia Mohyeddin, Zohra Sehgal, Saeed Jaffrey.
When was Partition released?
Partition is a 1987 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Partition?
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