The Adversary


1h 40m 1971

Brief Synopsis

Siddhartha abandons his medical studies to pursue employment opportunities in Calcutta, with little success. Although his sister is employed, the youth wanders around the city rather than accept a lowly job as a medical salesman.

Film Details

Also Known As
Adversary, Pratidwandi, Siddharta and the City
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1971

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

Siddhartha abandons his medical studies to pursue employment opportunities in Calcutta, with little success. Although his sister is employed, the youth wanders around the city rather than accept a lowly job as a medical salesman.

Film Details

Also Known As
Adversary, Pratidwandi, Siddharta and the City
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1971

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1971

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States October 7, 1972

Shown at 1971 Venice Film Festival.

Released in United States 1994 (Shown in New York City (Brooklyn Museum) as part of program "Modern Indian Cinema: Realms of Heroism" September 29 - October 29, 1994.)

Shown at New York Film Festival October 7, 1972.

Released in United States October 7, 1972 (Shown at New York Film Festival October 7, 1972.)

Released in United States 1971

Released in United States 1971 (Shown at 1971 Venice Film Festival.)