Crossfire (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, Crossfire is a drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. On her way home the newly wed Romita is molested by five men. The only one who has the courage to help is the young female teacher Jhinuk. Because of that she becomes a heroine and is on all papers' front page. But the page is turning: As not only the police but also neighbours begin to ask embarrassing questions the two women are eventually intimidated and the five man are getting free with the help of corruption and male domination.
Who’s in it. Crossfire stars Rituparna Sengupta as Romita Chaudhury, Indrani Haldar as Srobona Sarkar (Jhinuk), Abhishek Chatterjee as Polash Chaudhury and Sanjib Dasgupta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Crossfire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crossfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossfire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossfire (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crossfire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crossfire worth watching?
- Crossfire holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crossfire?
- Crossfire stars Rituparna Sengupta, Indrani Haldar, Abhishek Chatterjee, Sanjib Dasgupta and Mamata Shankar.
- When was Crossfire released?
- Crossfire was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.