Pather Panchali
Originally released in 1955. Pather Panchali is a drama/history film. directed by Satyajit Ray. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, and Chunibala Devi
Synopsis
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. His wife, Sarbojaya, looks after their rebellious daughter, Durga, and young son, Apu. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (471 votes)
Box Office
$536.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kanu Bannerjee
as Harihar Ray
Karuna Banerjee
as Sarbojaya Ray
Chunibala Devi
as Indir Thakrun
Uma Das Gupta
as Durga Ray
Subir Banerjee
as Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray
Runki Banerjee
as Little Durga Ray
Reba Devi
as Seja Thakrun
Aparna Devi
as Nilmoni's wife
Tulsi Chakraborty
as Prasanna, school teacher
Binoy Mukherjee
as Baidyanath Majumdar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
- Revenue
- $536,364
Production Companies
- Government of West Bengal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pather Panchali about?
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. His wife, Sarbojaya, looks after their rebellious daughter, Durga, and young son, Apu. The children enjoy the smal...
Who directed Pather Panchali?
Pather Panchali was directed by Satyajit Ray.
How long is Pather Panchali?
Pather Panchali has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Pather Panchali released?
Pather Panchali was released on August 26, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pather Panchali?
The main cast of Pather Panchali includes Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Chunibala Devi, Uma Das Gupta, Subir Banerjee.
Is Pather Panchali worth watching?
Pather Panchali has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 471 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.