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Bengali CINEMA · 1979
The Man with the Axe
পরশুরাম
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Overview
After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.
A closer look
The Man with the Axe (1979) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Mrinal Sen. The cast includes Arun Mukherjee, Bibhas Chakraborty, Sreela Majumdar, Jayanta Bhattacharya. Runtime: 100 minutes.
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The Man with the Axe FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Man with the Axe?
The Man with the Axe is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Man with the Axe?
Our source metadata lists 1 February 1979. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Man with the Axe?
The listed director is Mrinal Sen.
Who is in the cast of The Man with the Axe?
The available cast credits include Arun Mukherjee, Bibhas Chakraborty, Sreela Majumdar, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Sujal Roy Chowdhury. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Man with the Axe?
The recorded runtime is 100 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Man with the Axe?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Man with the Axe?
The original title in our source data is পরশুরাম. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Man with the Axe about?
After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.
