Direction: Guru Dutt

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Guru Dutt. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Pyaasa (Eternal Thirst)

1957 · Movie · 146 min. · India

Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Mala Sinha · Guru Dutt · Waheeda Rehman · Johnny Walker

Synopsis Pyaasa (Eternal Thirst) (1957) follows the life of Vijay, a jobless individual from a family that includes his widowed mother and two siblings. Vijay's true calling is poetry, a pursuit that his brothers disapprove of, urging him to seek employment...

7.1

97 votes

7.1

97 votes

Paper Flowers

1959 · Movie · 148 min. · India

Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Waheeda Rehman · Guru Dutt · Kumari Naaz · Johnny Walker

Synopsis Paper Flowers (1959) follows the life of Suresh Sinha, a man from humble beginnings who rises to prominence in the bustling Bombay film industry, particularly with his directorial success in "Zordar." His path crosses with Veena Varma, and the two...

6.5

49 votes

6.5

49 votes

The Hawk

1953 · Movie · India

Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Geeta Bali · Guru Dutt · K.N. Singh · Kuldip Kaur

Synopsis The Hawk (1953) follows the story of Nisha, who resides in the impoverished Malabar region of India under Portuguese control, alongside her widowed father, Narayan Das. Both Nisha and her father are staunch opponents of the tyrannical Portuguese General Barborosa...

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Mr. & Mrs. '55

1955 · Movie · 157 min. · India

Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Madhubala · Guru Dutt · Lalita Pawar · Johnny Walker

Synopsis Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) follows the story of a young, innocent heiress who is under the strict control of her authoritarian and fiercely feminist aunt. The aunt, driven by her own agenda, manipulates the heiress into a 'marriage of...

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The Net

1952 · Movie · 165 min. · India

Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Dev Anand · Geeta Bali · K.N. Singh · Johnny Walker

Synopsis The Net (1952) follows the story of Carlos, who, after losing his sight in a storm, resides with his sister, Maria, in a coastal fishing village in India. Their tranquil life is disrupted when a enigmatic young woman, Lisa, arrives,...

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Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Shyama · Guru Dutt · Jagdish Sethi · Johnny Walker

Synopsis From One Side to the Other (Across the Heart) (1954) follows the story of Kalu, a dedicated taxi driver navigating the bustling streets of Bombay, India. Kalu finds himself at a crossroads as two women vie for his affection and...

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A Game of Chance

1951 · Movie · 143 min. · India

Direction Guru Dutt

Cast Dev Anand · Geeta Bali · Kalpana Kartik · Roopa Verman

Synopsis A Game of Chance (1951) follows the journey of Madan, a young man from humble beginnings who struggles to find work and turns to gambling as a means of survival. His luck changes dramatically as he amasses a significant fortune,...

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