Christopher Lee Signing at Forbidden Planet

Christopher Lee will be signing copies of Jinnah DVD and The Dark Secret.

(PRWEB) September 25, 2004 -- Christopher Lee will be signing copies of Jinnah (DVD 19.99) and The Dark Secret (CD 14.99, Limited Edition 17.99) at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2 H 8JR Tel: 020 7420 3666, on Monday 27th September 5-6pm.

'JINNAH -- A HISTORICAL EPIC RELEASES ON DVD

The film is originally constructed and Christopher Lees performance is remarkable" Evening Standard

A sweeping historical epic. The cast is outstanding. Christopher Lee is tremendously moving in his ability to illuminate the inner life of a man of unflinching dignity." Los Angeles Times

Christopher Lee plays Jinnah with conviction and his performance is outstanding." The News, Pakistan

Starring the legendary Christopher Lee in the lead role, Jinnah is the much-anticipated story of the founder of Pakistan. Told in an absorbing fashion, the vast historical epic follows the life of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the hugely important but often-misrepresented world leader.

The film opens shortly after partition in 1947 with a dying Jinnah being rushed to hospital. In an unusual twist, Jinnah awakens in a computer room, where a decision on his eternal soul will be made. Unfortunately Jinnahs data file is missing and the computers are malfunctioning which means a decision cannot be taken on his path from hereon. Thus enters the narrator and guide played by the legendary Shashi Kapoor, who examines Jinnahs life by escorting him back in time. This structural change lightens the tone, allows for debate and puts into perspective the traumatic events surrounding the independence of India and its subsequent partition.

Christopher Lees portrayal of Jinnah is mesmerising and never less than convincing, Lee not only resembles Jinnah but his performance brings the world leader to life.

"For me as an actor, it's certainly the most important part I have ever played and as far as I am any judge, it is the best performance I have given on screen in 57 years. I am very proud of this movie and it should be seen" Christopher Lee.

The supporting cast is equally outstanding with James Fox as Lord Mountbatten, Shashi Kapoor as the Guide, Shireen Shah as Fatima Jinnah, Sam Dastor as Gandhi, Maria Aitkin as Lady Mountbatten, Robert Ashby as Nehru and Richard Lintern as the young Jinnah.

Director and co-writer Jamil Dehlavi has created an epic portrayal of history on a limited budget without compromising on quality and authenticity. Visualised by renowned Director of Photography Nic Knowland and supported by a grand score, the film depicts an important era in history and must be seen.

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