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The Big City

The Big City

Life at home changes when a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a salesperson. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1996.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: মহানগর
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1963-09-27
  • Runtime: 136 minutes
  • Rating: 7.8/10 (94 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: R.D. Bansal & Co.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5963
  • Languages: Bengali

Cast & Crew

Madhabi Mukherjee

Madhabi Mukherjee

as Arati Mazumdar

Anil Chatterjee

Anil Chatterjee

as Subrata Mazumdar

Haren Chatterjee

Haren Chatterjee

as Priyogopal Mazumdar

Haradhan Bandopadhyay

Haradhan Bandopadhyay

as Himangshu Mukherjee

Vicky Redwood

Vicky Redwood

as Edith Simmons

Jaya Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan

as Bani Mazumdar

Sefalika Devi

Sefalika Devi

as Sarojini Mazumdar

Prasenjit Sarkar

Prasenjit Sarkar

as Pintu Mazumdar

Shyamal Ghoshal

Shyamal Ghoshal

as Anupam

Gitali Roy

Gitali Roy

as Anupam's Wife

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Big City (1963) - trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big City?

The Big City is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1963-09-27.

Who are the main actors in The Big City?

The main cast includes Madhabi Mukherjee, Anil Chatterjee, Haren Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandopadhyay, Vicky Redwood, .

Where can I watch The Big City online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Big City is available.

Is The Big City based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Big City?

The Big City has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 94 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Big City?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Big City?

The soundtrack was composed by R.D. Bansal & Co.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Big City filmed?

The Big City was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Big City?

The total runtime of The Big City is 136 minutes.

Is The Big City suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Big City?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Big City.

Does The Big City have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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