Guide (1965): Cast & Plot
Guide is a 1965 romantic drama directed by Vijay Anand, starring Dev Anand as Raju, Waheeda Rehman and Leela Chitnis. It runs 3 hours 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 3m (183 min)
- Director
- Vijay Anand
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Navketan International Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Guide About?
The premise of Guide without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raju has led a chaotic life—as a swindler, playboy, adulterer, manager of a dancing girl, and even a jailbird—until he becomes a martyred mystic. Mistaken for a sage by villagers, the former tour guide confronts his turbulent past and the memory of a lost love, seeking spiritual insight to guide the community.
Guide Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- toxic relationship
- love
- past
- tragic romance
- tragedy
- forgery
- dancing
- release from prison
- ex convict
- self expression
- snake
- dancer
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- village
- attempted suicide
- falling in love
- husband wife relationship
- anklet
- bitterness
- secret past
- philosophy
- philosophical debate
- melancholy
- hindu
- following a dream
- death of protagonist
- dark past
- visual metaphor
- train of thought
- self realization
- second thoughts
- repentance
- reluctant hero
- moral dilemma
- last words
- hall of mirrors
- forgiveness
- dying words
- dilemma
- deathbed
- catharsis
- budding friendship
- spiritual awakening
- mother son relationship
- life changing decision
- guilt
- end of friendship
- death of hero
- anti hero
- tragic event
- tour guide
Guide Cast & Characters
Dev Anand leads the cast as Raju, with Waheeda Rehman as Rosie Marco / Nalini and Leela Chitnis as Raju's Mother. Directed by Vijay Anand; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vijay Anand
- Dev Anand as Raju
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Waheeda Rehman as Rosie Marco / Nalini - Leela Chitnis as Raju's Mother
- Gajanan Jagirdar as Bhola (as Jagirdar)
Also Starring in Guide
· 6 more- Anwar Hussain Ghaffoor
- Iftekhar
- Rashid Khan Joseph
- Krishan Dhawan Inspector Girdhari
- Praveen Paul Bhola's Wife (as Pravin Paul)
- Ulhas Raju's Uncle (Mamaji)
More from Vijay Anand
More films directed by Vijay Anand: Dagaalty, Rajput, Ram Balram and Black Mail.
Guide Plot Summary
What happens in Guide from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Raju [Dev Anand] is a freelance guide who earns his living by taking tourists to historic sites. The film opens with his release from jail, and the story unfolds largely through flashbacks. One day, a wealthy and aging archaeologist named Marco arrives in the city with his young wife Rosie [Waheeda Rehman], the daughter of a courtesan. Marco hires Raju to guide him as he explores caves outside the city, and he discovers a new cave while paying little attention to Rosie.
Full summary
The whole story of Guide, scene by scene
Guide Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Guide.
How Well Do You Know Guide?
10 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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Which actor portrayed the freelance guide Raju in the film?
Guide Also Known As
Also known as “向导”.
- Also known as
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- 向导
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Guide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Guide, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Guide?
Guide runs 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).
When was Guide released?
Guide was released on February 6, 1965.
Who directed Guide?
Guide was directed by Vijay Anand.
More films by Vijay Anand Who is in the cast of Guide?
Guide stars Dev Anand as Raju, Waheeda Rehman as Rosie Marco / Nalini and Leela Chitnis as Raju's Mother, among 10 credited actors.
Does Guide have a post-credit scene?
No. Guide has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Guide in?
The original language of Guide is Hindi.
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