Pather Panchali (1955): movie guide

What is Pather Panchali about?

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.

Cast highlights

Pather Panchali features Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Subir Banerjee, Runki Banerjee, Uma Dasgupta, Chunibala Devi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1955-08-26. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (520 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: bn. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Pather Panchali?

Pather Panchali is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.

How long is Pather Panchali?

Pather Panchali runs about 125 minutes.

Who stars in Pather Panchali?

Cast highlights include Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Subir Banerjee, Runki Banerjee, Uma Dasgupta, Chunibala Devi.

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