# Karz (1980)

> A charismatic singer’s haunting visions unlock a buried murder, a stolen inheritance, and the revenge encoded in his own identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14003

## Facts

- Runtime: 159 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Subhash Ghai
- Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Tina Munim, Simi Garewal, Premnath Malhotra, Pran, Durga Khote, Aruna Irani, Mac Mohan
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214841/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melodramatic, theatrical, eerie, classic bollywood night, musical movie marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of reincarnation and revenge unfolds as a singer uncovers his dark past.

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