The Coward
Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
Where to watch The Coward in United States
Can I watch The Coward in United States? Yes — you can stream The Coward in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is The Coward streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Sooner, LaCinetek |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About The Coward
The Coward is a 1965 Bangla-language drama and romance film directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast is led by Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Coward was produced by R.D. Bansal & Co. and made in India. It was released on May 7, 1965.
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers
- Satyajit Ray
- Release date
- May 7, 1965
- Original language
- Bangla
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- R.D. Bansal & Co.
The Coward cast & crew
The Coward was directed by Satyajit Ray and written by Satyajit Ray.
The cast features Soumitra Chatterjee as Amitabha Roy, Madhabi Mukherjee as Karuna Gupta, and Haradhan Bandyopadhyay as Bimal Gupta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Satyajit Ray, cinematography is by Soumendu Roy, and it was produced by R.D. Bansal.
Is The Coward worth watching?
The Coward holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 56 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 10m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Coward is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Coward
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Cast of The Coward
Soumitra Chatterjee
Amitabha Roy
Madhabi Mukherjee
Karuna Gupta
Haradhan Bandyopadhyay
Bimal Gupta
Santi Chatterjee
Satish Haldar
Deochand Lal
The Coward — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Coward in United States?
The Coward is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Coward on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Coward is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Coward in?
The Coward is originally in Bangla, with audio tracks including Bengali, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Coward?
The Coward runs 1 hours 10 minutes (70 minutes).
▸What is The Coward rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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