Genesis (1986): Cast
Genesis is a 1986 drama directed by Mrinal Sen, starring Naseeruddin Shah as The farmer, Om Puri and Shabana Azmi. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Scarabee Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Genesis About?
The premise of Genesis without spoilers.
In a decaying village, a farmer (Naseeruddin Shah), a weaver (Om Puri), a trader (M.K. Raina) and a woman (Shabana Azmi) reject the lords’ offer of food and water for labor. The farmer grows crops, the weaver makes textiles to trade with the merchant. A frightened woman arrives, is taken in, and soon fuels tension as the trader watches the struggle for survival.
Genesis Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- woman
- based on novel
Genesis Cast & Characters
Naseeruddin Shah leads the cast as The farmer, with Om Puri as The weaver and Shabana Azmi as The woman. Directed by Mrinal Sen; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mrinal Sen
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Naseeruddin Shah as The farmer -
Om Puri as The weaver -
Shabana Azmi as The woman - M. K. Raina as The trader
Genesis Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “起源” and “Генезис”.
- Also known as
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- 起源
- Генезис
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Genesis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Genesis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Genesis?
Genesis runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Genesis released?
Genesis was released on June 2, 1986.
Who directed Genesis?
Genesis was directed by Mrinal Sen.
More films by Mrinal Sen Who is in the cast of Genesis?
Genesis stars Naseeruddin Shah as The farmer, Om Puri as The weaver and Shabana Azmi as The woman, among 4 credited actors.
Does Genesis have a post-credit scene?
No. Genesis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Genesis in?
The original language of Genesis is Hindi.
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