Kaala Patthar | |
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Directed by | Yash Chopra |
Written by | Salim–Javed |
Based on | Chasnala mining disaster |
Produced by | Yash Chopra |
Starring | Shashi Kapoor Amitabh Bachchan Rakhee Gulzar Shatrughan Sinha Parveen Babi Neetu Singh Prem Chopra Mac Mohan |
Cinematography | Kay Gee |
Edited by | B. Mangeshkar |
Music by | Songs: Rajesh Roshan Score: Salil Chowdhury |
Distributed by | Yash Raj Films Trimurti Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 171 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Kaala Patthar (transl. Black Stone) is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language action drama produced and directed by Yash Chopra, with a screenplay written by Salim–Javed. Based on the Chasnala mining disaster, it is the fourth collaboration between director Chopra and actors Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, succeeding the films Deewaar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Trishul (1978).[2]
The film was a box office hit and received several Filmfare Award nominations.[3][4]