Herbert (2005): Cast & Plot
Herbert is a 2005 drama directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, starring Subhasish Mukherjee as Herbert, Bratya Basu and Sabyasachi Chakraborty. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Suman Mukhopadhyay
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Bengali
- Studio
- Ripples Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Herbert About?
The premise of Herbert without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Drawing on Nabarun Bhattachary’s novel of the same name, which received India’s top literary honor in 1997, Suman Mukhopadhyay’s debut feature unfolds as a richly layered portrait that blends heartfelt humor with deep pathos, offering an artistically accomplished exploration of human compassion and resilience.
Herbert Themes & Keywords
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- one word title
- based on novel
- character name in title
Herbert Cast & Characters
Subhasish Mukherjee leads the cast as Herbert, with Bratya Basu as Dhanna and Sabyasachi Chakraborty as Police Officer. Directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suman Mukhopadhyay
- Subhasish Mukherjee as Herbert
- Bratya Basu as Dhanna
- Sabyasachi Chakraborty as Police Officer
- Supriyo Dutta
Also Starring in Herbert
· 18 more- Kanchan Mullick
- Biswanath Basu
- Lily Chakravarty Jyathaima
- Joyraj Bhattacharya Young Herbert
- Sujan Mukherjee
- Chandan Sen
- Sankar Debnath
- Debesh Chatterjee
- Debshankar Haldar
- Shyamal Chakraborty
- Taranga Sarkar
- Bimal Chakraborty
- Sumanta Roy
- Kabir Suman
- Senjuti Mukherjee
- Subratanath Mukhopadhyay
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More from Suman Mukhopadhyay
More films directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, best-rated first: The Puppet’s Tale, Posham Pa, Asamapta - Incomplete and The Last Poem.
Herbert Plot Summary
What happens in Herbert from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Herbert Sarkar is introduced as a forty-year-old crank and a self-proclaimed mystic who claims he can speak with the dead to earn his living. After a night of heavy drinking with friends, he slits his wrists and dies. The very next day, the police shift their attention to him as a posthumous bomber, and the story unfolds through a non-linear, dreamlike structure that blends magical realism with a fragmented life story. Through these shifting perspectives, we witness the peculiar, sometimes comic, sometimes tragic rhythm of his existence.
Full summary
The whole story of Herbert, scene by scene
Herbert Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Herbert.
How Well Do You Know Herbert?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What occupation does Herbert claim to have, which becomes his source of income?
Herbert Also Known As
Also known as “赫伯特”.
- Also known as
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- 赫伯特
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Herbert FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Herbert, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Herbert?
Herbert runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was Herbert released?
Herbert was released on March 3, 2005.
Who directed Herbert?
Herbert was directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay.
More films by Suman Mukhopadhyay Who is in the cast of Herbert?
Herbert stars Subhasish Mukherjee as Herbert, Bratya Basu as Dhanna and Sabyasachi Chakraborty as Police Officer, among 22 credited actors.
Does Herbert have a post-credit scene?
No. Herbert has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Herbert in?
The original language of Herbert is Bengali.
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