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Bengali CINEMA · 1990

An Enemy of the People

Ganashatru

1990-01-1999 min
Drama

Audience rating

7.2/10

Source: TMDB25 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the water at a popular temple is the source of an outbreak of typhoid and hepatitis. In order to save lives, he risks his career to try and call attention to this polluted water source, while a local group of building contractors attempt to discredit him in various ways.

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A closer look

An Enemy of the People (1990) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Dipankar Dey, Ruma Guha Thakurta. Runtime: 99 minutes.

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What is the original language of An Enemy of the People?

An Enemy of the People is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for An Enemy of the People?

Our source metadata lists 19 January 1990. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed An Enemy of the People?

The listed director is Satyajit Ray.

Who is in the cast of An Enemy of the People?

The available cast credits include Soumitra Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Dipankar Dey, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Mamata Shankar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is An Enemy of the People?

The recorded runtime is 99 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is An Enemy of the People?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of An Enemy of the People?

The original title in our source data is Ganashatru. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is An Enemy of the People about?

Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the water at a popular temple is the source of an outbreak of typhoid and hepatitis. In order to save lives, he risks his career to try and call attention to this polluted water source, while a local group of building contractors attempt to discredit him in various ways.