The Adversary
প্রতি দ্বন্দ্বী
“Man vs. Metropolis”
Synopsis
Siddhartho Chowdhury, a brilliant young medical student, is forced to leave his studies after his father's sudden demise. He is forced to navigate the high unemployment rate and the communist socio-political climate of 1960s Calcutta in search of a job.
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Pratidwandi Interview Scene | Satyajit Ray | Kolkata Trilogy
Type: Clip • Published 2022-01-23
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4K Restoration – 75th Cannes Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Score
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Title
- প্রতি দ্বন্দ্বী
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Priya Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray, Sunil Gangopadhyay
Satyajit Ray
Soumendu Roy
Dulal Dutta
Nepal Dutta, Asim Dutta
Department Leadership Roster
Satyajit Ray
Director
Satyajit Ray
Screenplay
Bansi Chandragupta
Production Design
Dulal Dutta
Editor
Nepal Dutta
Producer
Asim Dutta
Producer
Soumendu Roy
Director of Photography
Satyajit Ray
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adversary
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What is The Adversary about?
Siddhartho Chowdhury, a brilliant young medical student, is forced to leave his studies after his father's sudden demise. He is forced to navigate the high unemployment rate and the communist socio-political climate of 1960s Calcutta in search of a job.
Who directed The Adversary?
The Adversary was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Who stars in The Adversary?
The principal cast of The Adversary includes Dhritiman Chatterjee, Krishna Bose, Indira Devi, Kalyan Chatterjee, Jayasree Kabir.
When was The Adversary released and how long is it?
The Adversary was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adversary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adversary was composed by Satyajit Ray.
Is The Adversary based on a book or true story?
The Adversary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sunil Gangopadhyay".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adversary?
The Adversary holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).