# Shree 420 (1955)

> An optimistic Bombay drifter is seduced by gambling and wealth before confronting the fraud concealed behind a promise of affordable homes.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32836

## Facts

- Runtime: 168 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Raj Kapoor
- Cast: Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Nemo, Nadira, Lalita Pawar, Iftekhar, Hari Shivdasani, Rashid Khan
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048613/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sentimental, hopeful, classic cinema night, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A young man's dreams of fortune lead him through love, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life in the city.

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