Justice Gopinath (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Justice Gopinath is a drama film directed by Yoganand D, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Justice Gopinath is a man known for his rigid upholding of the law and honesty. His wife Radha is pregnant, but she meets with an accident, resulting in the child being stillborn. One case that comes up before Gopinath is that of Murugan, who has been charged with assault and battery. Misled by false evidence, Gopinath sentences Murugan to imprisonment. Murugan's wife commits suicide, fearing the advances of the local landlord, and her infant son Ravi is orphaned. Gopinath conceals Ravi's true identity from him and raises him as his own son. Ravi grows up to become a lawyer. Meanwhile, Murugan is released from prison and searches for his son. Though beseeched by Radha not to do so, Gopinath is unable to lie and reveals to Ravi the truth about his parentage.
Who’s in it. Justice Gopinath stars Sivaji Ganesan as Gopinath, Rajinikanth as Ravi, K R Vijaya as Radha and Major Sundarrajan as Murugan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Justice Gopinath page.
If you liked it. Fans of Justice Gopinath tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Justice Gopinath (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Justice Gopinath change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Justice Gopinath?
- Justice Gopinath stars Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, K R Vijaya, Major Sundarrajan and CID Sakunthala.
- When was Justice Gopinath released?
- Justice Gopinath was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.