Three Daughters
Originally released in 1961. Three Daughters is a comedy/drama film. directed by Satyajit Ray. With a runtime of 2h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anil Chatterjee, Chandana Banerjee, and Nripati Chatterjee
Synopsis
Three stories with three central female characters linking the stories together. The first one concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her to read and write. The second one is a supernatural tale about a woman obsessed with the jewels her husband buys for her. The final one follows a young man who falls for an unconventional girl from his new village instead of his arranged bride, the daughter of a respectable family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
2h 53m
173 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (19 votes)
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anil Chatterjee
as Nandal (segment "The Postmaster")
Chandana Banerjee
as Ratan (segment "The Postmaster")
Nripati Chatterjee
as Bishey (segment "The Postmaster")
Khagen Pathak
as Khagen (segment "The Postmaster")
Gopay Roy
as Bilash (segment "The Postmaster")
Kali Bannerjee
as Phanibhushan Saha (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Kanika Majumdar
as Monimalika (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Kumar Roy
as Madhusudhan (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Gobinda Chakravarti
as Schoolmaster (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Soumitra Chatterjee
as Amulya (segment "The Conclusion")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Production Companies
- Satyajit Ray Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Daughters about?
Three stories with three central female characters linking the stories together. The first one concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her t...
Who directed Three Daughters?
Three Daughters was directed by Satyajit Ray.
How long is Three Daughters?
Three Daughters has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes total).
When was Three Daughters released?
Three Daughters was released on May 5, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Daughters?
The main cast of Three Daughters includes Anil Chatterjee, Chandana Banerjee, Nripati Chatterjee, Khagen Pathak, Gopay Roy.