Calcutta 71
The spirit of a condemned 20-year-old student wanders through time, linking together four stories of people struggling for survival in this gritty meditation on poverty, natural disaster and political strife in India. A middle-class family's home is no match for the monsoons, while another clan's morality is compromised when famine strikes. Young boys smuggle rice, and politicians pity the poor while living in the lap of luxury.
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Can I watch Calcutta 71 in United States? Yes — you can stream Calcutta 71 in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Hoichoi Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
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| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
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| Germany | Hoichoi | — |
| France | Hoichoi | — |
| Spain | Hoichoi | — |
| Brazil | Hoichoi | — |
| Japan | Hoichoi | — |
About Calcutta 71
Calcutta 71 is a 1972 Bangla-language drama film directed by Mrinal Sen. The cast is led by Madhabi Mukherjee, Gita Sen, Binota Roy. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Calcutta 71 was produced by D.S. Pictures and made in India. It was released on October 12, 1972.
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Writers
- Mrinal Sen
- Release date
- October 12, 1972
- Original language
- Bangla
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- D.S. Pictures
Calcutta 71 cast & crew
Calcutta 71 was directed by Mrinal Sen and written by Mrinal Sen.
The cast features Gita Sen as The Mother in the 1953 Story, Ranjit Mallick as Ranjit Mallick, Ajitesh Bandopadhyay as Politician, Subhash Dutta as Train Passanger, and Haradhan Bandyopadhyay as Judge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ananda Shankar, cinematography is by K.K. Mahajan, and it was produced by D.S. Sultania.
Is Calcutta 71 worth watching?
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Calcutta 71 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Calcutta 71
Madhabi Mukherjee
Gita Sen
The Mother in the 1953 Story
Binota Roy
Ranjit Mallick
Ranjit Mallick
Utpal Dutt
Anubha Gupta
Karuna Banerjee
Suchita Ray Chaudhury
Ajitesh Bandopadhyay
Politician
Subhash Dutta
Train Passanger
Satya Banerjee
Haradhan Bandyopadhyay
Judge
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Calcutta 71 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Calcutta 71 in United States?
Calcutta 71 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Calcutta 71 on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Calcutta 71 is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Calcutta 71 in?
Calcutta 71 is originally in Bangla. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Calcutta 71?
Calcutta 71 runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
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