The Churning
Originally released in 1976. The Churning is a drama film. directed by Shyam Benegal. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Synopsis
A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Churning about?
A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the Wh...
Who directed The Churning?
The Churning was directed by Shyam Benegal.
How long is The Churning?
The Churning has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was The Churning released?
The Churning was released on October 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Churning?
The main cast of The Churning includes Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Naseeruddin Shah, Mohan Agashe.