# Kaala Patthar (1979)

> A disgraced former ship captain confronts industrial greed and his own shame when a flooded coal mine threatens hundreds of workers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19014

## Facts

- Runtime: 176 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller
- Director: Yash Chopra
- Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh, Parikshat Sahni, Prem Chopra
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079386/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: intense, earnest, melodramatic, classic bollywood night, action drama marathon

## Synopsis

A disgraced captain seeks redemption in the depths of a coal mine, battling both nature and a ruthless employer.

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