The Stranger

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The Stranger

1991,

2h 0m,

Drama

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500+ Ratings

Anila (Mamata Shankar) receives a letter from a long-lost uncle she last saw 35 years ago, who hopes to stay at her family home in Calcutta, India. Her husband, Subhindra (Depankar De), immediately suspects that this uncle may be an impostor. So when the stranger (Utpal Dutt) arrives, he's given the third degree by husband, friends and even the family lawyer. He's only accepted by Anila's young son (Bikram Bhattacharya), who is in thrall to his stories of global travel.

Vincent Canby

New York Times

Aug 30, 2004

4/5

A small, gentle, exquisitely realized comedy about, among other things, family loyalties and trust in a world in which traditions have been devalued.

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Hal Hinson

Washington Post

Jan 1, 2000

It shows all the virtues of a master artist in full maturity.

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Leah Garchik

San Francisco Chronicle

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

A fitting ending to Ray's 30-film career.

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Jimmy Cage

Jimmy Cage Movie Reviews (YouTube)

Apr 25, 2022

8/10

THE STRANGER is perhaps Satyajit Rays most personal and intellectual film. Outstandingly written and performed, this story brings us closer to the infinitely curious, compassionate and cosmopolitan voice of a unique director.

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Katherine McLaughlin

VODzilla.co

Mar 13, 2021

8.3/10

Satyajit Ray's bittersweet and spirited swansong finds complex meaning through passionate debate.

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Soham Gadre

Film Inquiry

Jun 11, 2020

Satyajit Ray's Agantuk (The Stranger) attempts two examinations of India - one of gender dynamics, as contained within the typical marriage, and the other a much more philosophical look.

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Ron P

Oct 19, 2017

It is a hidden gem of a movie reflecting profoundly on civilisation, culture and what it means to be educated.

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Satyajit Ray

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Dipankar Dey

Sudhindra Bose

Mamata Shankar

Anila Bose

Bikram Bhattacharya

Satyaki Bose

Utpal Dutt

Manomohan Mitra

Dhritiman Chatterji

Prithwish Sen Gupta

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Synopsis

Anila (Mamata Shankar) receives a letter from a long-lost uncle she last saw 35 years ago, who hopes to stay at her family home in Calcutta, India. Her husband, Subhindra (Depankar De), immediately suspects that this uncle may be an impostor. So when the stranger (Utpal Dutt) arrives, he's given the third degree by husband, friends and even the family lawyer. He's only accepted by Anila's young son (Bikram Bhattacharya), who is in thrall to his stories of global travel.

Director: Satyajit Ray
Producer: Satyajit Ray
Screenwriter: Satyajit Ray
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Bangla
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2018
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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