A. Vincent

Camera

A. Vincent

Born — Died

1928-06-14 — 2015-02-25

Place of birth

Kozhikode, Madras Presidency, British India

Known for

Camera

Credits

20 titles

Aloysius Vincent was an Indian cinematographer and director of Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. From the mid-1960s on he directed some 30 movies including the landmark Malayalam films Bhargavi Nilayam, Vincent was born in 1928 in Calicut, then part of Madras Presidency. He was trained under cinematographer Kamal Ghosh and was initially associated with Gemini Studios. He started his career in Tamil cinema and shot to fame with the Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Uthamaputhiran. Vincent has directed around 30 films, mostly in Malayalam. The first Malayalam film he directed, Bhargavi Nilayam (1964), was scripted by renowned writer Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It is considered one of the all time cl…

Known for

Behind the camera

Sreekrishna Parunthu poster
5.0

Kumaran Thampi, a wizard, is not able to keep his vow of celibacy. This keeps getting him into many troubles, most of which are lethal.

Sreekrishna Parunthu

1984

Bhargavi Nilayam poster
8.7

A novelist comes to haunted house and starts writing story on the ghost named Bhargavi. The novelist understands the cruel death of Bhargavi and her lover.

Bhargavi Nilayam

1964

Aalmaram poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Aalmaram

1969

Murappennu poster
7.0

Kunjikrishna Menon is the head of a joint family. His son Kesavankutty is in love with Kochammini, Menon's sister's daughter, while Balan, Kochammini's brother, is in love with Menon's daughter.

Murappennu

1965

No artwork available
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Theeram Thedunna Thira

1983

Ashwamedham poster
8.0

A young woman, who after being cured of leprosy, is disapproved by her family and society. However, she then makes it her mission to educate the illiterate society about the disease.

Ashwamedham

1967

Kochuthemmadi poster
8.0

Shekaran leads a peaceful life as a teacher in a village school until he falls in love with his colleague.

Kochuthemmadi

1986

No artwork available
8.0

Two friends, Vijaya (Sharada) and Vatsala (Sheela), who part ways when Vatsala’s father, a lawyer, causes Vijaya’s father, a businessman, to lose a case which leads to the man’s death.

Thulabharam

1968

Achani poster
NR

Vasu struggles to manage his family after the death of his father. When he comes to know that his sister is in love with a man hailing from a rich family, he refuses to endorse their relationship.

Achani

1973

Thriveni poster
10.0

Thankamma is heartbroken when her lover Shivaraman abandons her for his duties as a sailor. She marries another man and tries to settle down, but she learns that she is expecting Shivraman's child.

Thriveni

1970

Theerthayathra poster
7.0

Savithri's family is homeless. They meet Rajagopalan who is kind enough to help by lending them his vacant house, however, unpleasant events keep happening to the family in the village. They migrate to a newer town seeking new job as factory workers.

Theerthayathra

1972

Ponnum Poovum poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ponnum Poovum

1982

Nadhi poster
7.0

Jhony and Stella, who are from two rival families, fall in love with each other. Will Jhony be able to marry Stella and lead a happy life?

Nadhi

1969

Nakhangal poster
10.0

Nakhangal is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, K. R. Vijaya and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.

Nakhangal

1973

Gandharavakshetram poster
7.3

Lakshmi (Saradha) is married to Satheeshan (Madhu). She gives birth to a child, but their relationship begins to crumble when Lakshmi reveals that the real Father of her son is a celestial being.

Gandharavakshetram

1972

Vayanadan Thampan poster
10.0

An old warlock who seduces women for a devil to gain youth in return.

Vayanadan Thampan

1978

Naam Pirandha Mann poster
NR

Santhana Devan, a freedom fighter, secretly operates a gang to act against the British government. His cover is blown when his own sister is raped and murdered by a British officer.

Naam Pirandha Mann

1977

Naam Pirandha Mann poster
NR

Santhana Devan, a freedom fighter, secretly operates a gang to act against the British government. His cover is blown when his own sister is raped and murdered by a British officer.

Naam Pirandha Mann

1977

Nizhalattam poster
7.0

Ravi takes over his father's business after his demise. However, when his elder brother, Dasan, learns that Ravi is involved in illegal activities, he tries to save their family business.

Nizhalattam

1970

Aabhijathyam poster
9.0

A poor music student Madhavan seeks accommodation in Menon's house. Menons daughter Malathi and Madhavan are drawn to each other.

Aabhijathyam

1971