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Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 streaming

Original title: गैंग्स ऑफ़ वास्सेपुर पार्ट - १

2012 Movie India Action, Thriller, Comedy, Crime 160 min Ages 16+

By: Anurag Kashyap With: Piyush Mishra, Huma Qureshi, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Richa Chadha, Reema Sen

Shahid Khan is exiled after impersonating the legendary Sultana Daku in order to rob British trains. Now outcast, Shahid becomes a worker at Ramadhir Singh's colliery, only to spur a revenge battle that passes on to generations. At the turn of the decade, Shahid's son, the philandering Sardar Khan vows to get his father's honor back, becoming the most feared man of Wasseypur.

Filmium rating

82%

Mood

Dark

Gritty

Humorous

Violent

Cast & Crew

Anurag Kashyap

Akhilesh Jaiswal

Sachin K. Ladia

Huma Qureshi

Tigmanshu Dhulia

Reema Sen

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Manoj Bajpayee

Piyush Mishra

Richa Chadha

Ensemble Cast

Indian Cinema

Richa Chadda

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Fast-Paced Editing

Montage

Raw Visuals

Realism

Stylized Violence

Film Movements

Indian Gangster Cinema

Narrative Structure

Episodic

Multi-Generational

Non-Linear

Pace

Fast-Paced

Hypnotic

Intense

Relentless

Runtime

Epic

Long

Two-Part

Soundtrack

Authentic

Indian Folk

Musical

Style

Black Comedy

Cinematic

Gangster

Gritty

Stylized

Thriller

Time-Period

1970S

1980S

1990S

Central Conflict

Gang Rivalry

Power Struggle

Revenge

Characters

Gangsters

Mafias

Politicians

Ending

Death

Tragic

Violent

Historical Context

Coal Mafia

Political Corruption

Post-Independence India

Key Plot Points

Betrayal

Family Revenge

Murder

Plot

Crime Families

Gang War

Mafia

Power Struggle

Revenge

Revenge Saga

Setting

Bihar

Coal Mining

Dhanbad

Wasseypur

Shooting Location

Dhanbad

Fragments

Varanasi

Theme

Family Dynamics

Family Loyalty

Power Struggle

Revenge

Genre

Black Comedy

Crime

Gangster

Thriller

Audiences

Adults

Crime Enthusiasts

Crime Lovers

Drama Lovers

Indian Cinema Fans

Titles

Gangs Of Wasseypur

Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1

Gangs of Wasseypur - Teil 1

Gangs of Wasseypur 1

Gangs of Wasseypur Part1

Gangs of Wasseypur Partie 1

Part 1

गैंग्स ऑफ़ वास्सेपुर पार्ट - १

Awards

Filmfare Awards

National Film Awards

Box Office Success

50 Crore Rupees

Below Average

Modest

Critical Reception

Gritty

Positive

Praised Performances

Festivals

Cannes

Sundance

Reception

Awards

Critical Acclaim

Festival Screened

Film Festivals

Production Countries

India

Release Year

2012

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