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Overview
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.
A closer look
Pather Panchali (1955) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Chunibala Devi, Uma Das Gupta. Runtime: 125 minutes.
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Pather Panchali FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Pather Panchali?
Pather Panchali is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Pather Panchali?
Our source metadata lists 26 August 1955. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Pather Panchali?
The listed director is Satyajit Ray.
Who is in the cast of Pather Panchali?
The available cast credits include Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Chunibala Devi, Uma Das Gupta, Subir Banerjee. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Pather Panchali?
The recorded runtime is 125 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Pather Panchali?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Pather Panchali?
The original title in our source data is পথের পাঁচালী. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Pather Panchali about?
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.
Is a trailer available for Pather Panchali?
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