Calcutta (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1946, Calcutta is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Farrow, running about 83 minutes. “Adventure In The Far East ! Battling Buddies Gunning For Trouble !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Neale and Pedro fly cargo between Chungking and Calcutta. When their buddy Bill is murdered they investigate. Neale meets Bill's fiancée Virginia and becomes suspicious of a deeper plot while also falling for her charms.
Who’s in it. Calcutta stars Alan Ladd as Neale Gordon, Gail Russell as Virginia Moore, William Bendix as Pedro Blake and June Duprez as Marina Tanev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Calcutta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Calcutta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calcutta tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Calcutta (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Calcutta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Calcutta worth watching?
- Calcutta holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Calcutta?
- Calcutta stars Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Bendix, June Duprez and Lowell Gilmore.
- When was Calcutta released?
- Calcutta was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.