The Coward
কাপুরুষ
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Score
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Title
- কাপুরুষ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- R.D. Bansal & Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray, Premendra Mitra
Satyajit Ray
Soumendu Roy
Dulal Dutta
R.D. Bansal
Department Leadership Roster
R.D. Bansal
Producer
Bansi Chandragupta
Production Design
Satyajit Ray
Director
Satyajit Ray
Screenplay
Satyajit Ray
Original Music Composer
Soumendu Roy
Director of Photography
Dulal Dutta
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Coward
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Coward about?
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.
Who directed The Coward?
The Coward was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Who stars in The Coward?
The principal cast of The Coward includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Santi Chatterjee, Satish Haldar.
When was The Coward released and how long is it?
The Coward was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Coward?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Coward was composed by Satyajit Ray.