International Gorillay

International Gorillay

Year: 1990

Runtime: 166 mins

Language: Eastern Punjabi, Eastern Panjabi

Director: Jan Mohammed

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The Islamic world erupts after the release of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses. Believing Rushdie aims to undermine Islam by opening casinos and discos across Pakistan, three brothers form a holy militia to hunt him down. Their patriarch, a weary police officer, recruits his unemployed siblings to become Mujahideen and protect their faith.

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Trace every key event in International Gorillay (1990) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Islamabad crackdown and sister's death

In the wake of the Satanic Verses controversy, the Islamabad police fire on a protest. Five demonstrators are killed and 83 injured, and the protagonists' younger sister dies protesting Rushdie. This tragedy becomes the catalyst for the brothers to rethink their loyalties and pursue justice.

12 February 1990 Islamabad, Pakistan
2

Brothers reconcile and vow vengeance

The three brothers, despite their criminal past, reconcile their differences after the crackdown and the sister's death. They vow to avenge her and defend Islam by hunting Rushdie, setting aside past rivalries. Their renewed bond deepens their resolve for the dangerous mission ahead.

Islamabad, Pakistan
3

Plan to pursue Rushdie and seek help

They decide to chase Rushdie across borders and enlist the aid of a female police officer who will support their plan. The mission is framed as both vengeance and religious protection, with the Philippines identified as a key target. The plan involves tracking Rushdie’s operations and exploiting any weaknesses in his security.

Pakistan
4

Rushdie's Philippine hideout revealed

Rushdie is depicted as living in the Philippines, guarded by a private army led by an Israeli general. He leads a life of decadence and tortures mujaheddins who pursue him, using his guards to stay one step ahead of capture.

The Philippines
5

Trip to the Philippines to hunt Rushdie

The brothers arrive in the Philippines and begin their hunt for Rushdie, only to be repeatedly thwarted by his decoys. Each pursuit ends with Rushdie slipping away and new bait drawing them into another trap.

The Philippines
6

Batman disguise during a raid

During one raid they appear wearing Batman costumes, using disguises to stage a dramatic confrontation and approach Rushdie more boldly. The stunt underscores the film's over-the-top tone while showing their determination to get through his guards.

The Philippines
7

Israeli general's sister seduced and converted

The Israeli general’s sister is sent to seduce one of Rushdie's guerrillas but falls in love with him and ultimately converts to Islam in the final scene.

The Philippines
8

Female officer joins the mission

A female police officer agrees to help the brothers, providing local knowledge, credibility, and official support for their mission. Her involvement signals a bridging of law enforcement and vigilantism.

The Philippines
9

Major gunfight erupts

The protagonists and their allies engage in a major gunfight against Rushdie's army of Israeli henchmen and the 'International Guerrillas.' The clash rages as both sides fight for control, with high stakes for the outcome.

The Philippines
10

Rushdie's escape attempt

Rushdie attempts to flee as the battle nears its end, but the heroes close in and refuse to let him escape. The conflict intensifies as the vigilante team fights to bring him to justice.

The Philippines
11

Qur'ans blaze and incinerate Rushdie

Three giant Qur'ans appear in the sky and unleash lightning bolts that incinerate Rushdie as he tries to flee the scene. The climactic moment blends myth and vengeance, ending his global schemes.

The Philippines
12

Aftermath: victory at a cost

With Rushdie defeated, the film closes on the protagonists' victory and the uneasy sense that justice comes at a cost. The trio's vigilante mission resolves its immediate conflict, though the moral complexity of their actions lingers.

The Philippines

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