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The Elephant God

Play trailer The Elephant God 1994,  1h 52m,  Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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The theft of a priceless statue of an elephant god pulls a detective away from vacation to investigate various characters.

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Jai Arjun Singh Firstpost Aug 27, 2024
...as this film suggests, there are other forms of (more personal, more individualistic) worship too, and other types of temples... Go to Full Review
Jimmy Cage Jimmy Cage Movie Reviews (YouTube) Apr 7, 2022
7/10
THE ELEPHANT GOD is a detective adventure for the whole family. Warm-hearted, exciting, sometimes a bit convoluted, but always fascinating and entertaining. Together with Felu & Co. we crack the case! Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Dec 5, 2016
Well-made, absorbing detective story, starring a sleuth who is famous in India. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mar 21, 2014
B
A detective yarn, much like a Charlie Chan vehicle, is skillfully directed by India's legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Go to Full Review
John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Jul 9, 2007
B+
Overall, Joi Baba Felunath is very enjoyable and well constructed. For Satyajit Ray fans, its a welcome sight to see him return to the banks of the Ganges---the same location so prominent in Aparajito. Go to Full Review
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Draco R Jan 12, 2019 A masterpiece in every aspect.
Rey M Feb 18, 2018 A film entirley comprised of men
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The Elephant God

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Cast & Crew

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Satyajit Ray

Director

Soumitra Chatterjee

Prodosh Mitra (Feluda)

Santosh Dutta

Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu)

Utpal Dutt

Maganlal Meghraj

Haradhan Bannerjee

Actor

Biplab Chatterjee

Actor

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The Elephant God

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Movie Info

Synopsis The theft of a priceless statue of an elephant god pulls a detective away from vacation to investigate various characters.
Director
Satyajit Ray
Screenwriter
Satyajit Ray
Production Co
R.D. Banshal & Co.
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
Bangla
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 13, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 4, 2021
Runtime
1h 52m
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