THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Bengali CINEMA · 1958
Iron Door
Louhakapat
Overview
Based on a story of the Bengali writer Jorasandho, this film takes a sympathetic view of hardened criminals, and was notable in its time for its unsentimental and realistic depiction of the daily grind behind bars and the complex relationships that develop between the inmates.
A closer look
Iron Door (1958) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Tapan Sinha. The cast includes Bhanu Banerjee, Kali Bannerjee, Chhabi Biswas.
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Iron Door FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Iron Door?
Iron Door is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Iron Door?
Our source metadata lists 1 April 1958. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Iron Door?
The listed director is Tapan Sinha.
Who is in the cast of Iron Door?
The available cast credits include Bhanu Banerjee, Kali Bannerjee, Chhabi Biswas. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Iron Door?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Iron Door?
The original title in our source data is Louhakapat. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Iron Door about?
Based on a story of the Bengali writer Jorasandho, this film takes a sympathetic view of hardened criminals, and was notable in its time for its unsentimental and realistic depiction of the daily grind behind bars and the complex relationships that develop between the inmates.
