Zanjeer
The origin of the angry young man.
1973 · 146 min · ★ 6.9 · Action
A tough and honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer.
Directed by Prakash Mehra · Written by Salim Khan
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Amitabh Bachchan Insp. Vijay Khanna -
Jaya Bachchan Mala -
Pran Sikand Sher Khan -
Om Prakash De Silva -
Ajit Khan Seth Dharam Dayal Teja -
Bindu Mona -
Iftekhar Police Commissioner Singh -
Keshto Mukherjee Gangu - R Randhir Lala Ashok - Sherkhan's friend - Usurer
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Gulshan Bawra Street Singer - R Rammohan Sharma Kabir
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Yunus Parvez Constable
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