The Coward

1965 | 70 minutes | 7.1 ★ (47)

The Coward
  • Overview

    Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

  • Release Date

    07 May 1965

  • DirectingAmiya Sanyal
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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