# Border (1997)

> A sweeping Hindi war epic transforms the Battle of Longewala into a story of courage, sacrifice, and defiance against overwhelming odds.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20732

## Facts

- Runtime: 176 min
- Genres: History, Action, War, Drama
- Director: J. P. Dutta
- Cast: Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rakhee Gulzar
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118751/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: heroic, tense, patriotic, historical war film night, patriotic viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of valor and sacrifice unfolds as soldiers defend their homeland against overwhelming odds.

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