The Man with the Axe
পরশুরাম
Synopsis
After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrinal Sen, Mohit Chattopadhyay
- Original Score
- B.V. Karanth
- Original Title
- পরশুরাম
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Department of Information and Cultural Affairs India, Angel Digital Private Limited, Government of West Bengal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen, Mohit Chattopadhyay
B.V. Karanth
Ranajit Roy
Gangadhar Naskar
Department Leadership Roster
Mrinal Sen
Director
Gangadhar Naskar
Editor
Mrinal Sen
Screenplay
Mohit Chattopadhyay
Screenplay
Ranajit Roy
Director of Photography
B.V. Karanth
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man with the Axe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man with the Axe about?
After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.
Who directed The Man with the Axe?
The Man with the Axe was directed by Mrinal Sen.
Who stars in The Man with the Axe?
The principal cast of The Man with the Axe includes Arun Mukherjee, Bibhas Chakraborty, Sreela Majumdar, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Sujal Roy Chowdhury.
When was The Man with the Axe released and how long is it?
The Man with the Axe was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man with the Axe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man with the Axe was composed by B.V. Karanth.