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Jinnah

1998 · 110 min · Director: Jamil Dehlavi

Jinnah (1998) is a history drama, directed by Jamil Dehlavi. It stars Christopher Lee and James Fox. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Jinnah Is About

Biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan is told through flashbacks as his soul tries to find eternal rest. The flashbacks start in 1947 as Jinnah pleads for a separate nation for the Muslim minority, infuriating Lord Mountbatten. Mountbatten then tries to enlist Gandhi & Nehru to persuade Jinnah to stop his efforts. Gandhi sides with Jinnah, which upsets Nehru. However, Jinnah turns down the offer to become prime minister and the film takes another slide back to 1916, which reveals all of the political implications that have occurred.

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What is Jinnah about?

Biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan is told through flashbacks as his soul tries to find eternal rest. The flashbacks start in 1947 as Jinnah pleads for a separate nation for the Muslim minority, infuriating Lord Mountbatten.

Where can I watch Jinnah?

Jinnah 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 Jinnah?

Jinnah runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Jinnah come out?

Jinnah was released in 1998.

Who directed Jinnah?

Jinnah was directed by Jamil Dehlavi.

Who stars in Jinnah?

Jinnah stars Christopher Lee, James Fox, Maria Aitken, Shashi Kapoor.

What is Jinnah's rating?

Jinnah holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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