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Bengali CINEMA · 1963
The Desolate Beach
নির্জন সৈকতে
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Overview
A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.
A closer look
The Desolate Beach (1963) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Tapan Sinha. The cast includes Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi, Bharati Devi. Runtime: 130 minutes.
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The Desolate Beach FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Desolate Beach?
The Desolate Beach is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Desolate Beach?
Our source metadata lists 17 May 1963. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Desolate Beach?
The listed director is Tapan Sinha.
Who is in the cast of The Desolate Beach?
The available cast credits include Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi, Bharati Devi, Renuka Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Desolate Beach?
The recorded runtime is 130 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Desolate Beach?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Desolate Beach?
The original title in our source data is নির্জন সৈকতে. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Desolate Beach about?
A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.
