Calcutta 71 (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 1972, Calcutta 71 is a drama film directed by Mrinal Sen, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. The spirit of a condemned 20-year-old student wanders through time, linking together four stories of people struggling for survival in this gritty meditation on poverty, natural disaster and political strife in India. A middle-class family's home is no match for the monsoons, while another clan's morality is compromised when famine strikes. Young boys smuggle rice, and politicians pity the poor while living in the lap of luxury.
Who’s in it. Calcutta 71 stars Satya Bannerjee, Ranjit Mallick as Ranjit Mallick, Binota Roy and Haradhan Bandopadhyay as Judge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Calcutta 71 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Calcutta 71 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calcutta 71 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Calcutta 71 (1972)?
- In US, Calcutta 71 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Calcutta 71 worth watching?
- Calcutta 71 holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Calcutta 71?
- Calcutta 71 stars Satya Bannerjee, Ranjit Mallick, Binota Roy, Haradhan Bandopadhyay and Madhabi Mukherjee.
- When was Calcutta 71 released?
- Calcutta 71 was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.