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A Throw of Dice, the third Indian film by Franz Osten is considered by many [who?] his greatest achievement. The silent film was shot in black and white on 35mm film. It contains thousands of cast members and animals, including 10,000 extras, 1,000 horses and scores of elephants and tigers.
A Throw of Dice: Directed by Franz Osten. With Seeta Devi, Himanshu Rai, Charu Roy, Modhu Bose. Two neighboring Indian kingdoms are ruled by cousins - King Ranjit and King Sohat.
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- Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Franz Osten
- 1930-01-04
Oct 2, 2014 · A Throw of Dice is a 1929 silent film by German-born director, Franz Osten, based on an episode from the Indian epic Mahabharata. The movie is about two kings vying for the love of a hermit's daughter, the beautiful Sunita (Seeta Devi).
- October 02, 2014
- Retro Entertainment
- 76 min
- 9
Two neighboring Indian kingdoms are ruled by cousins - King Ranjit and King Sohat. Unbeknownst to Ranjit, Sohat is plotting to seize control of his kingdom. With King Ranjit visiting him, King Sohat sees an opportunity to kill his young cousin and take over his kingdom.
100% Tomatometer 8 Reviews. 44% Audience Score 250+ Ratings. Want to see. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. A Throw of Dice Photos. See all photos....
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- Seeta Devi
- Franz Osten
- Drama
Mar 29, 2021 · A Throw of Dice is an important example of an Indian co-production and international hit but in addition to its historical importance, it’s an exciting picture with plenty of forward movement and glorious visuals. If Shiraz was not quite your thing, you will likely find this to be an improvement.
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Adapted from the Sanskrit epic poem The Mahabharata, A Throw of Dice is the tale of King Sohat (Himansu Rai) and King Rajit (Charu Roy) of neighboring kingdoms, who share a passion for life, gambling, and love for the beautiful Sunita (Seeta Devi).
