The World of Apu
Originally released in 1959. The World of Apu is a drama film. directed by Satyajit Ray.
Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, and Alok Chakravarty
Synopsis
Apu, now a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer, is invited to join an old college friend on a trip up-country to a village wedding.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (267 votes)
Box Office
$134.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Soumitra Chatterjee
as Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray
Sharmila Tagore
as Aparna Ray
Alok Chakravarty
as Kajal Ray
Swapan Mukherjee
as Pulu
Sefalika Devi
as Shashinarayan's Wife
Belarani Devi
as Apu's Neighbor
Asha Devi
Dhiresh Majumdar
as Shashinarayan
Dhiren Ghosh
as Landlord
Shanti Bhattacherjee
as Office Associate
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
- Revenue
- $134,241
Production Companies
- Satyajit Ray Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The World of Apu about?
Apu, now a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer, is invited to join an old college friend on a trip up-country to a village wedding.
Who directed The World of Apu?
The World of Apu was directed by Satyajit Ray.
How long is The World of Apu?
The World of Apu has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The World of Apu released?
The World of Apu was released on May 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The World of Apu?
The main cast of The World of Apu includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee, Sefalika Devi.
Is The World of Apu worth watching?
The World of Apu has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 267 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.