The Desolate Beach(1963)
Synopsis
A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.
Directed by Tapan Sinha
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Cast
Anil Chatterjee
Narrator
Sharmila Tagore
Renu
Chhaya Devi
Sejdi
Bharati Devi
Renuka Roy
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Chhoto Boudi
Pahadi Sanyal
Siddheshwar
Jahar Ganguly
Hotel owner
Rabi Ghosh
Panda of Puri
Nripati Chatterjee
Salesman
Upamanyu Banerjee
Nikhil Sen
Amar Mullick
Khagesh Chakravarti
Rathin Ghosh
Surya Chatterjee
Dilip Chatterjee
Minati Mishra
Odissi dancer
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The Desolate Beach was released in 1963.
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The Desolate Beach runs for 130 minutes (2 hours and 10 minutes).
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The Desolate Beach was directed by Tapan Sinha.
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The Desolate Beach stars Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi, Bharati Devi and Renuka Roy.
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