Movie

The World of Apu

★ 8.1(285)19591h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Satyajit Ray
Release date: 1959-05-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Bengali
Box office: $134,241
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: Satyajit Ray Productions
Part of: Apu Collection

The World of Apu — trailer

About The World of Apu

The World of Apu is a 1959 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Satyajit Ray, starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore and Alok Chakravarty. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 285 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The World of Apu in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Apu, now a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer, is invited to join an old college friend on a trip up-country to a village wedding.

Cast

Soumitra Chatterjee

Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray

Sharmila Tagore

Aparna Ray

Alok Chakravarty

Kajal Ray

Swapan Mukherjee

Pulu

Sefalika Devi

Shashinarayan's Wife

Belarani Devi

Apu's Neighbor

Asha Devi

Dhiresh Majumdar

Shashinarayan

Dhiren Ghosh

Landlord

Shanti Bhattacherjee

Office Associate

Panchanan Bhattacharya

Bechu Singha

Themes & keywords

dying and deathbroken engagementarranged marriageblack and whitecalcuttanovelist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The World of Apu in Netherlands?+

The World of Apu is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Netherlands. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The World of Apu on Netflix?+

The World of Apu is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is The World of Apu?+

The World of Apu has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The World of Apu?+

The World of Apu stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee and Sefalika Devi.

When did The World of Apu come out?+

The World of Apu is a 1959 movie directed by Satyajit Ray.

What genre is The World of Apu?+

The World of Apu is Drama film.

Who directed The World of Apu?+

The World of Apu was directed by Satyajit Ray.