Distant Thunder
Originally released in 1973. Distant Thunder is a drama film. directed by Satyajit Ray.
Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Bobita, and Sandhya Roy
Synopsis
Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as reminded by the planes occasionally heard flying over the countryside), and a major famine is under way. As food shortages reach catastrophic proportions, Gangacharan attempts to preserve his privileged situation, while his generous wife, Ananga, conversely tries to help and support the community.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Production Companies
- Balaka Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distant Thunder about?
Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as remind...
Who directed Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder was directed by Satyajit Ray.
How long is Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Distant Thunder released?
Distant Thunder was released on August 16, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Distant Thunder?
The main cast of Distant Thunder includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Bobita, Sandhya Roy, Chitra Banerjee, Paritosh Banerjee.