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Overview
A young engineer marries a young widow with a child by her previous husband. In a society where taboos play a dominant role, the marital life, despite the best intentions, grows increasingly difficult and finally collapses.
A closer look
The Representative (1964) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Mrinal Sen. The cast includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Sabitri Chatterjee, Satya Banerjee, Anup Kumar. Runtime: 120 minutes.
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The Representative FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Representative?
The Representative is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Representative?
Our source metadata lists 31 January 1964. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Representative?
The listed director is Mrinal Sen.
Who is in the cast of The Representative?
The available cast credits include Soumitra Chatterjee, Sabitri Chatterjee, Satya Banerjee, Anup Kumar, Jahar Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Representative?
The recorded runtime is 120 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Representative?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Representative?
The original title in our source data is প্রতিনিধি. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Representative about?
A young engineer marries a young widow with a child by her previous husband. In a society where taboos play a dominant role, the marital life, despite the best intentions, grows increasingly difficult and finally collapses.
