The Hungry Stones
ক্ষুধিত পাষাণ
Synopsis
A tax collector posted to a small town puts up at a mansion feared by the locals because it is haunted. As time passes he grows more consumed by the mansion and its air of romance, and the spirits that haunt it, especially a beautiful woman. Adapted from a Rabindranath Tagore story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tapan Sinha
- Screenplay & Story
- Tapan Sinha
- Original Score
- Ali Akbar Khan
- Original Title
- ক্ষুধিত পাষাণ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Eastern Circuit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tapan Sinha
Tapan Sinha, Rabindranath Tagore
Ali Akbar Khan
Subodh Roy
Hemen Ganguly
Department Leadership Roster
Tapan Sinha
Director
Hemen Ganguly
Producer
Tapan Sinha
Screenplay
Subodh Roy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hungry Stones
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What is The Hungry Stones about?
A tax collector posted to a small town puts up at a mansion feared by the locals because it is haunted. As time passes he grows more consumed by the mansion and its air of romance, and the spirits that haunt it, especially a beautiful woman. Adapted from a Rabindranath Tagore story.
Who directed The Hungry Stones?
The Hungry Stones was directed by Tapan Sinha.
Who stars in The Hungry Stones?
The principal cast of The Hungry Stones includes Arundhati Devi, Soumitra Chatterjee, Chhabi Biswas, Radhamohan Bhattacharya, Padmadevi.
When was The Hungry Stones released and how long is it?
The Hungry Stones was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hungry Stones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hungry Stones was composed by Ali Akbar Khan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hungry Stones?
The Hungry Stones holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).