The Man with the Axe

After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.

100min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.7/10

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About The Man with the Axe

The Man with the Axe Overview

After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.

Runtime: 100min

Extra details

Original Title: পরশুরাম
Original Language: Bengali
Directed By: Mrinal Sen
Production Companies
Department of Information and Cultural Affairs IndiaAngel Digital Private LimitedGovernment of West Bengal