Based on the Novel: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, published in 1939.
Synopsis: After winning a contest, eight individuals find themselves stranded on a remote island. Seeking refuge, they arrive at a mysterious mansion managed by a peculiar butler. As they settle in, the guests are murdered one by one, each death mirroring a haunting pattern.
Main Crew and Cast:
- Director: Raja Nawathe
- Producer: N. N. Sippy
- Cast:
- Manoj Kumar as Inspector Anand
- Nanda as Asha
- Mehmood as the butler
- Pran as Barrister Rakesh
- Helen as Kitty Kelly
- Madan Puri as Dr. Acharya
- Tarun Bose as Madhusudan Sharma
- Dhumal as Dharamdas
- Manmohan as Kishan
Reviews: Gumnaam is regarded as a classic in Indian cinema, praised for its suspenseful narrative and memorable musical sequences. The film effectively adapts Agatha Christie’s novel to an Indian context, maintaining the intrigue and mystery of the original work.
Availability on Amazon Prime Video: As of January 2025, Gumnaam is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Trivia:
- The song “Jaan Pehechan Ho” from the film gained international recognition and was featured in the opening sequence of the 2001 Hollywood film Ghost World.
- Gumnaam was the 8th highest-grossing film in India in 1965, grossing ₹2.6 crore.
Additional Information: The film’s soundtrack, composed by Shankar–Jaikishan, is celebrated for its eclectic mix of songs that blend suspense with classic Bollywood musical elements.
