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Destiny (1978): Cast

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Destiny is a 1978 drama directed by Mike Newell, starring Saeed Jaffrey as Gurjeet Singh Khera, Nigel Hawthorne and Rosalie Crutchley. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Destiny (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Mike Newell
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Destiny About?

The premise of Destiny without spoilers.

A modest shopkeeper in a rural town is tricked into becoming a candidate for an extremist right‑wing party during a by‑election. As the campaign unfolds, he learns the party’s funding comes from the corporation that drove him out of business, exposing a scheme that pits his livelihood against political manipulation.

Destiny Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • fascism
  • neo nazi
  • social issues
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Cast & crew

Destiny Cast & Characters

Saeed Jaffrey leads the cast as Gurjeet Singh Khera, with Nigel Hawthorne as Major Lewis Rolfe and Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Howard. Directed by Mike Newell; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mike Newell

More films directed by Mike Newell, best-rated first: Enchanted April, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Donnie Brasco and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

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FAQ

Destiny FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Destiny, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Destiny?

Destiny runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Destiny released?

Destiny was released on January 31, 1978.

Who directed Destiny?

Destiny was directed by Mike Newell.

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Who is in the cast of Destiny?

Destiny stars Saeed Jaffrey as Gurjeet Singh Khera, Nigel Hawthorne as Major Lewis Rolfe and Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Howard, among 12 credited actors.

Does Destiny have a post-credit scene?

No. Destiny has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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