| A Tribute to Prakash Mehra (1939-2009) ZANJEER Directed by Prakash Mehra. Written by Salim-Javed. India, 1973, 145 min. In Hindi, with English subtitles.  Synopsis: It was with Zanjeer that Amitabh Bachchan brought to the screen his brooding and explosive "angry young man” persona created by the scriptwriting team of Salim-Javed. Bachchan plays Vijay, a police inspector haunted by the memory of the murder of his parents by a man wearing a chain (zanjeer). But his search for Teja leads him to a man who has become a respectable citizen. The film that transformed Bachchan into a superstar, Prakash Mehra’s blockbuster also became a turning point in the history of Hindi cinema. Also with Jaya Bhaduri, Ajit, Om Prakash and Pran. Javed Akhtar in person.Screening Venue:  The Quad Cinema - 34 West 13th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM Purchase tickets at Quad Cinema or MovieTickets.com |