# Sam Bahadur (2023)

> A sweeping Hindi biographical war drama tracing Sam Manekshaw’s rise from young officer to India’s first Field Marshal amid personal sacrifice, military upheaval, and political pressure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/579451

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Meghna Gulzar
- Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Edward Sonnenblick, Neeraj Kabi, Govind Namdeo, Paul O'Neill
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10786774/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, patriotic, witty, historical film night, military history viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of a military leader's journey through triumph and adversity during a pivotal war in history.

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