Elippathayam
എലിപ്പത്തായം
“The Rat-trap”
Synopsis
Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jio MAMI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Screenplay & Story
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Original Score
- M. B. Sreenivasan
- Original Title
- എലിപ്പത്തായം
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
M. B. Sreenivasan
Mankada Ravi Varma
M. Mani
T. C. Shankar, K Raveendran Nair
Department Leadership Roster
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Director
K Raveendran Nair
Producer
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Writer
Mankada Ravi Varma
Director of Photography
M. Mani
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elippathayam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elippathayam about?
Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.
Who directed Elippathayam?
Elippathayam was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Who stars in Elippathayam?
The principal cast of Elippathayam includes Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sharada, Jalaja, Rajam K. Nair, Joycee.
When was Elippathayam released and how long is it?
Elippathayam was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Elippathayam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elippathayam was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan.