Baaz (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Baaz is a drama, adventure, music and history film directed by Guru Dutt, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. The Crown Prince of Malabar dallies with Rosita whilst his people suffer at the hands of cruel Portuguese colonists. Whilst voyaging on a Portuguese ship, the Prince is captured by patriots who are rebelling against the foreign invaders. They are led by a girl called Nisha known as "The Falcon" ("Baaz"). The Prince conceals his identity from Nisha and a romance blossoms between them. Together, they rouse the people, rout the Portuguese and free the Kingdom - but can a commoner marry a Prince ?
Who’s in it. Baaz stars Geeta Bali as Nisha, Guru Dutt as Raj Kumar Ravi, K.N. Singh as General Barborosa and Johnny Walker as Court Astrologer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Baaz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baaz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baaz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baaz (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baaz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baaz worth watching?
- Baaz holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baaz?
- Baaz stars Geeta Bali, Guru Dutt, K.N. Singh, Johnny Walker and Kuldip Kaur.
- When was Baaz released?
- Baaz was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.