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The big city [videorecording]

2008
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Satyajit Ray writes and directs this 1960s Indian drama set in Calcutta. In order to help with her family's financial situation, Arati (Madhabi Mukherjee) finds work as a saleswoman. Despite her husband Subrata (Anil Chatterjee)'s insecurity over this, when he loses his job, Arati becomes the sole provider for her family. However, this untraditional role reversal creates a divide between her and Subrata and leaves the household in turmoil.
Main title:
The big city [videorecording] / producer, R.D. Bansal.
Imprint:
Tip Top Entertainment, 2008.
Collation:
1 videodisc (122 min.) : b&w.
Notes:
Bollywood.Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (Hindi), Subtitles (English).Made in 1963.Based on the story 'Abataranika' by Narendranath Mitra.Credits: music, Satyajit Ray; cinematographer, Subrata Mitra.DVDN.Credits: director, Satyajit Ray; writer, Satyajit Ray; music, Satyajit Ray; cinematographer, Subrata Mitra.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Anil Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Jaya Bhaduri, Haren Chatterjee, Sefalika Devi, Prasenjit Sarkar, Haradhan Bannerjee, Vicky Redwood.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
BengaliEnglish
BRN:
924210
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