# Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

> A celebrated Army runner becomes a feared rebel when institutional neglect and rural injustice turn athletic discipline toward vengeance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/66344

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Cast: Irrfan Khan, Mahie Gill, Vipin Sharma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Imran Hasnee, Zakir Hussain, Rajendra Gupta, Brijendra Kala
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1620933/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, unsentimental, tragic, serious film night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A champion athlete's journey turns tragic as he is forced into a life of rebellion.

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