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The Adversary

19701h 50mSatyajit Ray
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"Man vs. Metropolis"

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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Job InterviewAdversaryCalcuttaUnemploymentMedical Student

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Adversary (1970) 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 stars in The Adversary?

The Adversary stars Dhritiman Chatterjee (Siddhartha Chaudhuri), Krishna Bose (Sutapa), Indira Devi (Sarojini), Kalyan Chatterjee (Shiben), Jayasree Kabir (Keya). The film was directed by Satyajit Ray.

How long is The Adversary?

The Adversary has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1970.

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