A dramatic depiction of the life of Hussain, with allegorical references to the history of the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. It is prophesied that Young Hussain will one day lead the impoverished masses to a better life. It is his brother, Hasan, however who gains in prominence and when the government is overthrown in a military coup, he tries to adapt. Hussain in the meanwhile gets married and leads a small band of rebels in an attempt to fight the military dictatorship.

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The Blood of Hussain

August 16, 1980

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Cast (14)

Hussain Murtaza / Selim

Katherine

Hussain's Wife

Fakir

General

Zahid

Akbar (as Saqi)

Prostitute

General's Daughter

Man at dinner table

General's Wife

Peasant

Policeman

Mother

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