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  • The Blood of Hussain (1980)
  • 112 min | Drama
The Blood of Hussain (1980)
112 min | 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 ...See moreA 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. Written by Ali Halai See less
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Director
Jamil Dehlavi
Producer
Jamil Dehlavi
Cinematographers
Jamil Dehlavi | Walter Lassally
Editors
Jamil Dehlavi | Sue Kingsley (as Sue Collins)
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Updated Apr 30, 1980
Release date
Apr 1980 (United States)
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations

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