The Man with the Axe
Originally released in 1979. The Man with the Axe is a drama film. directed by Mrinal Sen.
Starring Arun Mukherjee, Bibhas Chakraborty, and Sreela Majumdar
Synopsis
After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 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
- Department of Information and Cultural Affairs India
- Angel Digital Private Limited
- Government of West Bengal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man with the Axe about?
After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life amo...
Who directed The Man with the Axe?
The Man with the Axe was directed by Mrinal Sen.
How long is The Man with the Axe?
The Man with the Axe has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Man with the Axe released?
The Man with the Axe was released on February 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man with the Axe?
The main cast of The Man with the Axe includes Arun Mukherjee, Bibhas Chakraborty, Sreela Majumdar, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Sujal Roy Chowdhury.