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The Coward
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The Coward

1965-05-07 · 70 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Romance

Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.

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Directors
Satyajit Ray
Production companies
R.D. Bansal & Co.
Countries
India
Status
Released

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Soumitra ChatterjeeSoumitra ChatterjeeAmitabha Roy
Madhabi MukherjeeMadhabi MukherjeeKaruna Gupta
Haradhan BandyopadhyayHaradhan BandyopadhyayBimal Gupta
Santi Chatterjee
Satish Haldar
Deochand Lal

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