C.I.D. (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, C.I.D. is an action and crime film directed by Raj Khosla, running about 146 minutes. “Watch it as a modern film of the 50s and you might like CID” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newspaper editor, Shrivastav, is killed when he was about to expose the underworld links of a very rich and influential person. C.I.D. Inspector Shekhar is assigned to this case, an investigation of which leads him to suspect Dharamdas and his men. But Dharamdas spins a web of lies and deceit, and Shekhar himself becomes a suspect, and is arrested by the police, and loses his job, leaving Dharamdas and his men to carry on undeterred.
Who’s in it. C.I.D. stars Dev Anand as Shekhar, Shakila as Rekha, Kumkum as Kumkum and Waheeda Rehman as Kamini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, C.I.D. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 C.I.D. page.
If you liked it. Fans of C.I.D. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch C.I.D. (1956)?
- In US, C.I.D. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is C.I.D. worth watching?
- C.I.D. holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in C.I.D.?
- C.I.D. stars Dev Anand, Shakila, Kumkum, Waheeda Rehman and Mehmood.
- When was C.I.D. released?
- C.I.D. was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.