The Man with the Axe (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, The Man with the Axe is a drama film directed by Mrinal Sen, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.
Who’s in it. The Man with the Axe stars Arun Mukherjee as Parashuram, Bibhas Chakraborty, Sreela Majumdar as Alhadi and Samaresh Banerjee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Man with the Axe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man with the Axe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with the Axe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with the Axe (1979)?
- In IN, The Man with the Axe is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man with the Axe worth watching?
- The Man with the Axe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with the Axe?
- The Man with the Axe stars Arun Mukherjee, Bibhas Chakraborty, Sreela Majumdar, Samaresh Banerjee and Jayanta Bhattacharya.
- When was The Man with the Axe released?
- The Man with the Axe was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.