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May 19, 2024, 05:23:59 AM
 | Don (1978/India) IMDb | Wikipedia
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Stars:
Amitabh Bachchan as Don
Zeenat Aman
Pran
Ifrikhar
Om Shivpuri
Plot:
When ruthless Don (Amitabh Bachchan) is killed by the police, the DSP (Iftekhar) is afraid that another "Don" will take over when the rest of the gang come of know of his death, so he, unbeknown to the rest of the police force, recruits Don's lookalike Vijay (also Amitabh Bachchan) to become the real Don. Vijay is, at first reluctant, but when promised that two children he is caring for, will be looked after and educated, he agrees. He is successfully re-located back with his gang by feigning injuries, and loss of memory. He soon recuperates. Then fate takes an unexpected turn when the DSP is killed and Vinay becomes the suspect: his role as the Don ends, as his gang comes to know he is a fraud: Vijay must run for his life - both from the police and Don's gang - for his life, and the life of the two children.
Awards:
Won:
| Filmfare Awards (1979) | Best Actor Award (Amitabh Bachchan) | |
| Filmfare Awards (1979) | Best Female Playback Award ("Ye Mera Dil Pyar Ka Deewana": Asha Bhosle) | |
| Filmfare Awards (1979) | Best Male Playback Award ("Khaike Paan Banaraswala": Kishore Kumar) |
| Filmfare Awards (1979) | Best Lyricist Award ("Khaike Paan": Anjaan) | |
| Filmfare Awards (1979) | Best Music Director Award (Kalyanji Anandji) |
Extras:
- Music Videos
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
Last year in this place I have reviewed "Don: The Chase Begins Again". So I thought I would review the original "Don" this year. So far this is my oldest Bollywood movie in my collection. It stars Amitabh Bachchan ("Black") in his prime. He was his generation's Shah Rukh Khan. He reminded me a lot of his son Abhishek Bachchan.I enjoyed this movie. Especially in the beginning it reminded me of early Bond movies, if Bond were the bad guy. Don's simple self-introduction "Don" had more impact than Bond's "Bond. James Bond", in my opinion. There are a lot of simularities to its remake, of course. Although the remake put in more twists. I was surprised that the main twist of the remake wasn't part of the original.
Rating:
(From 2010 December Marathon - Discussion thread on December 11th, 2010)
Member's TV Reviews
Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom
 | The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series (2002/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia
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Plot:
Enter a world that will confound, surprise and excite your imagination... Enter the new Twilight Zone. Hosted by award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, this six disc, 43-episode set is your exclusive window into the fantastic stories and amazing performances, updated and inspired by the original classic television series created by Rod Serling. In this thoroughly modern and unforgettable collection, some of Hollywood's most inspired performers tackle some of life's most profound questions. Never predictable... always amazing... The Twilight Zone.
The Twilight Zone
Season 1.01 The Lineman
Writer: Pen Densham (Writer)
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Cast: Forest Whitaker (Host), Jeremy Piven (Tyler), Olivia D'Abo (Shannon), Vincent Laresca (Buddy), Zeljko Ivanek (Doctor), Grace Chen (Angela), Julie Fitzgerald (Nurse), Michael Luckerman (Sleazy Lawyer), Anita Ortega (Hispanic Woman), Daren Flam (Paramedic), Blue Deckert (Older Lineman)
I remember enjoying the revival series when I first bought this DVD set. The first episode started out interesting but it didn't keep my interest throughout. But it wasn't bad.
Rating:
(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on November 13th, 2012)