

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Salmaan Peerzada
Hussain Murtaza / Selim

Kika Markham
Katherine

Durriya Kazi
Hussain's Wife

Kabuli Baba
Fakir

Mirza Ghazanfar Begg
General

Jamil Dehlavi
Zahid

Abdul Karim Baloch
Akbar (as Saqi)

Mubila
Prostitute

Samina Peerzada
General's Daughter

Shoaib Hashmi
Man at dinner table

Fauzia Zareen
General's Wife

Zil-e-Subhan
Peasant
Director & Crew
Jamil Dehlavi
Director
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The Blood of Hussain was directed by Jamil Dehlavi and released in 1980.
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The Blood of Hussain has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1980-08-16
- Status
- Released