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The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012)

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A young Pakistani man is chasing corporate success on Wall Street. He finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American Dream, a hostage crisis, and the enduring call of his family's homeland.

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Abu
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Ammi
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Ludlow Cooper
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Wainwright
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Nazmi Kemal
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Bina
Imaaduddin Shah ...
Sameer (as Imaad Shah)
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Mike Rizzo (as Chris Smith)
Ashwath Bhatt ...
Junaid
Sarah Quinn ...
Clea
Chandrachur Singh ...
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A young Pakistani man is chasing corporate success on Wall Street. He finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American Dream, a hostage crisis, and the enduring call of his family's homeland.

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When one day changes the world forever. See more »

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Drama | Thriller

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Rated R for language, some violence and brief sexuality | See all certifications »

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3 May 2013 (Sweden)  »

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Tage des Zorns  »

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Box Office

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$30,920 (USA) (26 April 2013)

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$519,535 (USA) (7 June 2013)
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Trivia

"Changez" is a Pakistani version of Genghis, from Genghis Khan. See more »

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When Bobby is talking to his chief over phone, to his back, Changez & Sameer are talking to a third person. In the next shot, they are chatting face-to-face. See more »

Quotes

Changez: After 9/11, you could choose your side. I had my side chosen for me.
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References CSI: Miami (2002) See more »

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Aaj Mausam bada Beimaan Hai
Written by Anad Bakshi / Pyarelal Sharma
Performed by Mohammad Rafi (as Mohammed Rafi)
Produced by Laxmikant Pyarelal
Courtesy of Saregama India by arrangement with The Royalty Network Inc.
Published by Saregama Music United States
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A movie made from a different viewpoint
28 March 2013 | by (Salt Lake City) – See all my reviews

This movie challenged my views of American policy. I thought that it was definitely written with an Indian audience as the demographic it would do best in. We had an opportunity to listen to the Director (Mira Nair) speak about this and her other movies. She told us "This movie is intended to start a conversation", and that it does. If you are a Hollywood / blockbuster fan you probably will not enjoy this as much. If you are open- minded, watch film for more than just entertainment, and like Bollywood / Indian film, this is for you. I think that just as 20 years ago film depicting disability, or sexuality was far less popular such is true about a film that illustrates a point of view that's not that of a gun toting American.


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