Awaara

Awaara

The Vagabond

1951 · 168 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Music, Romance

A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.

Directed by Raj Kapoor · Written by V.P. Sathe

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