# Indian (1996)

> An uncompromising freedom fighter becomes a lethal anti-corruption vigilante when bureaucratic bribery destroys his family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19733

## Facts

- Runtime: 185 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller
- Director: Shankar
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, Sukanya, Nedumudi Venu, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116630/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: fervent, patriotic, confrontational, political thriller marathon, Tamil cinema night

## Synopsis

A man's fight for justice becomes a battle against a corrupt system that threatens his family.

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