Chorus
Originally released in 1974. Chorus is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Mrinal Sen.
Starring Utpal Dutt, Rabi Ghosh, and Shekhar Chattopadhyay
Synopsis
A small company advertises for 100 vacancies and 30,000 apply. The applicants are all from the ranks of the poor and there is a virtual riot. Everyone around is seeking for opportunities. Among them are the applicants who desperately need the job, the photographer who is busy seeking a scoop, the village moneylender who is busy exploiting the poor, the ineffective police, the employers who are advertising posts even while a six month old strike has nearly caused the workmen to become destitute. It is a story of society captured in a tiny framework of a small business. Ultimately, the workmen, the unemployed and the farmers all get to gether to protest against this exploitation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 4, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Production Companies
- Mrinal Sen Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chorus about?
A small company advertises for 100 vacancies and 30,000 apply. The applicants are all from the ranks of the poor and there is a virtual riot. Everyone around is seeking for opportunities. Among the...
Who directed Chorus?
Chorus was directed by Mrinal Sen.
How long is Chorus?
Chorus has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Chorus released?
Chorus was released on January 4, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chorus?
The main cast of Chorus includes Utpal Dutt, Rabi Ghosh, Shekhar Chattopadhyay, Subhendu Chatterjee, Dilip Roy.