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Chorus (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1974, Chorus is a notable film directed by Mrinal Sen, running about 124 minutes.

What it’s about. A small company advertises for 100 vacancies and 30,000 apply. The applicants are all from the ranks of the poor and there is a virtual riot. Everyone around is seeking for opportunities. Among them are the applicants who desperately need the job, the photographer who is busy seeking a scoop, the village moneylender who is busy exploiting the poor, the ineffective police, the employers who are advertising posts even while a six month old strike has nearly caused the workmen to become destitute. It is a story of society captured in a tiny framework of a small business. Ultimately, the workmen, the unemployed and the farmers all get to gether to protest against this exploitation.

Who’s in it. Chorus stars Utpal Dutt as Manager, Ajit Banerjee, Subhendu Chatterjee and Haradan Bannerjee, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Chorus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chorus page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chorus (1974)?
In IN, Chorus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Chorus worth watching?
Chorus holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chorus?
Chorus stars Utpal Dutt, Ajit Banerjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Haradan Bannerjee and Shekhar Chatterjee.
When was Chorus released?
Chorus was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.