The Big City (1963): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Big City
Director: Satyajit Ray
Genre: Drama
Released: 1963
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Madhabi Mukherjee, Anil Chatterjee, Haren Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Vicky Redwood

What The Big City Is About

Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson. When Subrata loses his job, the power dynamic begins to shift.

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What is The Big City about?

Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson.

Where can I watch The Big City?

The Big City is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Big City?

The Big City runs for 136 minutes (2h 16m).

When did The Big City come out?

The Big City was released in 1963.

Who directed The Big City?

The Big City was directed by Satyajit Ray.

Who stars in The Big City?

The Big City stars Madhabi Mukherjee, Anil Chatterjee, Haren Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay.

What is The Big City's rating?

The Big City holds 8.3/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.