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The World of Apu (1959): movie guide
The World of Apu (1959) is a Drama running about 105 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.1/10 from 299 votes. Notable cast includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-05-01
- Runtime: 105 min
- TMDB: 8.1/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-05-01

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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.
Cast highlights
The World of Apu features Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee, Sefalika Devi, Dhiresh Majumdar. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-05-01. Runtime: 105 minutes. TMDB score: 8.1/10 (299 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: bn. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The World of Apu?
- The World of Apu is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The World of Apu?
- The World of Apu runs about 105 minutes.
- Who stars in The World of Apu?
- Cast highlights include Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee, Sefalika Devi, Dhiresh Majumdar.
- Does Cinema Box stream The World of Apu?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The World of Apu?
- Open the The World of Apu page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








