Cast

Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre Sandhya Shantaram Ulhas Brij Mohan Vyas Paul Sharma S.K. Singh

Credits

Written by: Gajanan Digambar Madgulkar

Plot

Progressive, reform-minded young warden gets permission to take six surly murderers from prison to dilapidated country farm, to rehabilitate it and themselves through hard work and kindly guidance.

Sinekatalog’s take

A young warden takes six hardened killers to a ruined farm and tries to reform them through work and trust. The moral fable is earnest and humane, with a lasting simplicity. A classic about redemption that still feels sincere.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 8.4 / 10 (1,993 votes)
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