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Border

1997 · 176 min · Director: J. P. Dutta

Border (1997) is a historical film, directed by J. P. Dutta. It stars Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff. The film is based on a true story. The 176-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Border Is About

Border, directed by J. P. Dutta, dramatizes the real Battle of Longewala from the 1971 India-Pakistan War, following a small Indian army detachment's stand against a far larger Pakistani force. The film was shot in the Rajasthan desert where the actual battle took place. Made on a budget of 120 million rupees, it grossed 667 million rupees to become 1997's highest grossing Hindi film, declared an all time blockbuster. The film won four Filmfare Awards, including Best Director, and three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in the National Integration category. Who it's for: anyone curious about a war drama filmed on the actual site of a real battle, which broke its year's box office record in India. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a tight, short runtime, since the film unfolds at a long, epic pace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Border about?

Border, directed by J. P.

Where can I watch Border?

Border is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Border?

Border runs for 176 minutes (2h 56m).

When did Border come out?

Border was released in 1997.

Who directed Border?

Border was directed by J. P. Dutta.

Who stars in Border?

Border stars Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna.

What is Border's rating?

Border holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.

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