Episode 7: Deewaar (1975)
Considering the number of films that Bollywood has spawned, it's surprising that there's a dearth of them in 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. One of the few inclusions is Deewaar, a 1975 (somewhat musical) drama directed by Yash Chopra and featuring Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan. "Deewaar" translated into English means The Wall, in this case referring to the divide between two brothers, one who has joined the police force and the other who has chosen a life of crime. Whether you consider yourself a fan of Bollywood or not, you have to admit it's a great drama, even if you don't enjoy the musical bits that are so characteristic of the genre. Deewaar is available on region-free Blu Ray from some international retailers. Have a question or feedback for the host? Email Sean at 1001moviespodcast@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter via @1001moviesPC.