1971 (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
1971 is a 2007 action drama directed by Amrit Sagar Chopra, starring Kumud Mishra as Captain Kabir, Chittaranjan Giri and Ravi Kishan. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $207,755 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Amrit Sagar Chopra
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Sagar Pictures Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 1971 About?
The premise of 1971 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on true events, the story follows six courageous soldiers who manage to break free from the grip of the Pakistan Army, undertaking a perilous trek across hostile terrain. Their quest is marked by honor, bravery, and self‑sacrifice as they battle countless dangers to reach home.
1971 Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- year as title
- journey
- indo pakistani war
- soldier
- sacrifice
- pakistan
- escape
- death
- courage
- army
- honor
- kashmir
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- prisoner of war
- prisoner of war camp
- military
- indian pakistani
- india
- freedom
- glory
- 1971 bangladesh war
- 1970s
1971 Cast & Characters
Kumud Mishra leads the cast as Captain Kabir, with Chittaranjan Giri as Subedar Ahmed and Ravi Kishan as Captain Jacob. Directed by Amrit Sagar Chopra; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Amrit Sagar Chopra
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Kumud Mishra as Captain Kabir - Chittaranjan Giri as Subedar Ahmed
- Ravi Kishan as Captain Jacob
- Manoj Bajpayee as Major Suraj Singh
Also Starring in 1971
· 10 more- Manav Kaul Flight Lt. Ram
- Deepak Dobriyal Flight Lt. Gurtu
- Bikramjeet Kanwarpal Col. Shakoor
- Gyan Prakash Col. Puri
- Piyush Mishra
- Deepti Gupta Sabeena Jehangir
- Vivek Mishra
- Sanjeev Wilson Capt. Karamat
- Sunil Chavan
- Pankaj Kalra
More from Amrit Sagar Chopra
One more film directed by Amrit Sagar Chopra: Rabba Main Kya Karoon.
1971 Plot Summary
What happens in 1971 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1977, Pakistan becomes the setting for a tense chapter in the lives of Indian POWs, six years after the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The camp houses veterans from both conflicts, with the 1971 POWs appearing comparatively healthier while the 1965 prisoners have drifted into despair. Among the inmates, Subedar Ahmed, Captain Kabir, Captain Jacob, and Major Suraj Singh reflect on the camp’s supposedly good facilities and the strange comfort they’ve found in a place uprooted from normal life. They’ve been relocated here from a string of Pakistani jails, a detail that underscores the fragile line between survival and surrender.
Full summary
The whole story of 1971, scene by scene
1971 Box Office
1971 grossed $207,755 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$207.8K
- International
- $207.8K
How Well Do You Know 1971?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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1971 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of 1971, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 1971?
1971 runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was 1971 released?
1971 was released on March 8, 2007.
Who directed 1971?
1971 was directed by Amrit Sagar Chopra.
More films by Amrit Sagar Chopra Who is in the cast of 1971?
1971 stars Kumud Mishra as Captain Kabir, Chittaranjan Giri as Subedar Ahmed and Ravi Kishan as Captain Jacob, among 14 credited actors.
How much did 1971 make at the box office?
1971 grossed $207,755 worldwide.
Does 1971 have a post-credit scene?
No. 1971 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 1971 in?
The original language of 1971 is Hindi.
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