The Philosopher's Stone
“The Philosopher's Stone.”
A middle-aged bank clerk happens on a stone with alchemical properties, allowing him to turn steel into gold.
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About The Philosopher's Stone
The Philosopher's Stone is a 1958 Bangla-language comedy and fantasy film directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast is led by Tulsi Chakraborty, Kali Bannerjee, Ranibala. It has a runtime of 1h 51m.
The Philosopher's Stone was produced by L.B.Films International and Aurora and made in India. It was released on January 17, 1958.
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers
- Rajshekhar 'Parashuram' Basu, Satyajit Ray
- Release date
- January 17, 1958
- Original language
- Bangla
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- L.B.Films International, Aurora
The Philosopher's Stone cast & crew
The Philosopher's Stone was directed by Satyajit Ray and written by Rajshekhar 'Parashuram' Basu and Satyajit Ray.
The cast features Tulsi Chakraborty as Paresh Chandra Dutta, Kali Bannerjee as Priyotosh Henry Biswas, Ranibala as Giribala Dutta, Gangapada Basu as Kachalu, Haridhan Mukhopadhyay as Police Inspector, and Jahar Roy as Bhajahari.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Satyajit Ray, cinematography is by Subrata Mitra, and it was produced by Promod Lahiri.
Is The Philosopher's Stone worth watching?
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and fantasy, The Philosopher's Stone is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Philosopher's Stone
Tulsi Chakraborty
Paresh Chandra Dutta
Kali Bannerjee
Priyotosh Henry Biswas
Ranibala
Giribala Dutta
Gangapada Basu
Kachalu
Haridhan Mukhopadhyay
Police Inspector
Jahar Roy
Bhajahari
Bireswar Sen
Police Officer
Mani Srimani
Dr. Nandi
Santosh Dutta
Atanu / The Announcer (uncredited)
Chhabi Biswas
Guest at Cocktail Party
Bharati Devi
Guest at Cocktail Party
Chandrabati Devi
Guest at Cocktail Party
The Philosopher's Stone — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Philosopher's Stone in India?
The Philosopher's Stone is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Philosopher's Stone in?
The Philosopher's Stone is originally in Bangla. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Philosopher's Stone?
The Philosopher's Stone runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
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