Reviews for The Big City

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7.7 / 10 2h 16min

Drama

Life at home changes when a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a salesperson.

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user239jdidwram's Movie review

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Review by user239jdidwram

Perhaps, the Greatest Film you'll ever see on Working Woman theme in Indian cinema. An extremely Powerful Cult Film from Master Satyajit Ray.

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All Reaction moments

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Review by user3226h5kjcys

Thoughtful Filmmaking From One of India's Masters

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Review by user79x86iszt6

Change takes place due to necessity !!!

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Review by user286osi2j6zm

Stunning Drama From Satyajit Ray

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Review by user381z006d3ft

Yes, It's Another Ray Masterpiece

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Review by user499jig5ns2p

A fascinating dissection of gender roles in the age of modernity.

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Review by user647169ohtwf

You would not recognise me if you saw me at work

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Review by user565cfxdi6h0

Despite this story being about ordinary people, it's told extraordinarily well.

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Review by RubyRider

A correct portrayal of life in the sixties

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Review by PolarPenguin

"It would've been nice if no one had objected." Ray and Mukherjee make a classic director-actor pair

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Review by user25bwue6v8p

A delightful, sophisticated work of art from Satyajit Ray

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Review by user35v0kf37cc

Ray's unforgettable metropolis...

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Review by user755k6eck861

"Work! -An exercise in futility" - cried the slow monster of urban poverty

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Review by user219zyqmpe6z

A charming and totally engaging film

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Review by user956yaufl5ja

THE BIG CITY is simply a marvel to behold, to cherish and to ruminate

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Review by DaringDolphin

"Subrata Mitra's cinematography"

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