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Letter from the Wife (1972): Cast

Letter from the Wife (1972) movie poster

Letter from the Wife is a 1972 drama directed by Purnendu Patri, starring Santosh Dutta as Doctor, Madhabi Mukherjee and Nimu Bhowmick. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Letter from the Wife (1972) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Purnendu Patri
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Letter from the Wife About?

The premise of Letter from the Wife without spoilers.

A worthy companion to Ray’s Charulata, this adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s short story follows a young wife who rebels against her family and the oppressive social norms to rescue a vulnerable girl from cruelty, highlighting her bravery and the harsh realities of the era.

Letter from the Wife Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • girl
  • family relationships
  • wife
  • young
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Cast & crew

Letter from the Wife Cast & Characters

Santosh Dutta leads the cast as Doctor, with Madhabi Mukherjee and Nimu Bhowmick. Directed by Purnendu Patri; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Letter from the Wife

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Details

Letter from the Wife Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Streer Patra” and “Strir Patra”.

Also known as
  • Streer Patra
  • Strir Patra

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FAQ

Letter from the Wife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Letter from the Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Letter from the Wife?

Letter from the Wife runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Letter from the Wife released?

Letter from the Wife was released in 1972.

Who directed Letter from the Wife?

Letter from the Wife was directed by Purnendu Patri.

Who is in the cast of Letter from the Wife?

Letter from the Wife stars Santosh Dutta as Doctor, Madhabi Mukherjee and Nimu Bhowmick, among 5 credited actors.

Does Letter from the Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. Letter from the Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Letter from the Wife in?

The original language of Letter from the Wife is Bengali.

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