Saboot (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1980, Saboot is a horror film directed by Shyam Ramsay, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Seth Dharamdas(Trilok Kapoor) is a wealthy businessman. Dharamdas decides to sell one of his factories to Dhanraj(Prem Chopra). Dhanraj tells this to Ajit Roy(Om Shivpuri), his partner, who has plans of his own. However, circumstances make Dharamdas change his mind and he decides to cancel this deal. Dhanraj doesn't want this deal be cancelled and hence bribes Dharamdas's trusted employees into killing him. The quartet corner Dharamdas in a train and kill him after they get his sign over some crucial papers. They dispose off the dead body, making people think that Dharamdas has gone missing. But when the matter cools down, the villains start dying under mysterious circumstances. The investigation is handed over to the police. But is the killer a human, or has Dharamdas returned to exact his revenge?
Who’s in it. Saboot stars Navin Nischol as Anand, Vidya Sinha as Asha, Om Shivpuri as Ajit Roy and Prem Chopra as Seth Dhanraj.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Saboot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saboot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saboot tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saboot (1980)?
- In US, Saboot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saboot worth watching?
- Saboot holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saboot?
- Saboot stars Navin Nischol, Vidya Sinha, Om Shivpuri and Prem Chopra.
- When was Saboot released?
- Saboot was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.