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Overview
Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson. When Subrata loses his job, the power dynamic begins to shift.
A closer look
The Big City (1963) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Madhabi Mukherjee, Anil Chatterjee, Haren Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay. Runtime: 136 minutes.
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The Big City FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Big City?
The Big City is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Big City?
Our source metadata lists 27 September 1963. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Big City?
The listed director is Satyajit Ray.
Who is in the cast of The Big City?
The available cast credits include Madhabi Mukherjee, Anil Chatterjee, Haren Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Vicky Redwood. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Big City?
The recorded runtime is 136 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Big City?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Big City?
The original title in our source data is মহানগর. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Big City about?
Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson. When Subrata loses his job, the power dynamic begins to shift.
Is a trailer available for The Big City?
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