• Man Push Cart (2006)

    Ahmad (Ahmad Razvi) is a Pakistani-born cart vendor who sells bagels and coffee in Manhattan, a humble and bleak means of a living that affords him little comfort. In his former life in Pakistan, he was a rock star. He was also married and had a child. Now his wife is dead, his in-laws refuse him visits with his son, and his job is all he seems to have, but he seems content with...

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metacriticBased on 14 Critics
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Release Date: September 8th, 2006

DVD Release Date: October 9th, 2007

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 26 min

Plot Summary

Ahmad (Ahmad Razvi) is a Pakistani-born cart vendor who sells bagels and coffee in Manhattan, a humble and bleak means of a living that affords him little comfort. In his former life in Pakistan, he was a rock star. He was also married and had a child. Now his wife is dead, his in-laws refuse him visits with his son, and his job is all he seems to have, but he seems content with his fate. However, a chance encounter with a businessman may change Ahmad's fortune -- for better, or worse.

Cast: Ahmad Razvi, Leticia Dolera, Charles Daniel Sandoval, Ali Reza, Farooq "Duke" Muhammad, Panicker Upendran

Director: Ramin Bahrani

Genres: Drama

Keywords: 2000s, New York City, Mystery, Underdog, Quest, Friend, Offbeat

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  • 75
    Michael WilmingtonChicago Tribune

    A realistic drama about life's uncertainties. show more

  • 100
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    Bahrani, as director, not only stays out of the way of the simplicity of his story, but relies on it; less is more, and with restraint he finds a grimy eloquence. show more

  • 75
    Lou LumenickNew York Post

    A fascinating, sad, sometimes quite poetic window into a grueling way of life most of us know little about. show more

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