The Coward
1965, Bengali. Directed by Satyajit Ray.
Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
- Rated
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The Coward is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 7 May 1965
- Original title
- কাপুরুষ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Satyajit Ray
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The Coward: quick answers
Is The Coward worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Coward?
The Coward runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Coward have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Coward. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Coward parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Coward on?
The Coward is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Coward?
If you liked The Coward, try Petulia, Blue Jay, The Edge of Love.
Who directed The Coward?
The Coward (1965) was directed by Satyajit Ray and stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay.