Awaara
β 7.2 Β· 1951 Β· 168m Β· Drama Β· Music Β· Romance
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
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