Elippathayam
1982, Malayalam. Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
The Rat-trap
Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
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Elippathayam is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 30 April 1982
- Original title
- എലിപ്പത്തായം
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
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Elippathayam runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Elippathayam is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Elippathayam?
If you liked Elippathayam, try The Nest, The Young One, Salomé.
Who directed Elippathayam?
Elippathayam (1982) was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and stars Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sharada, Jalaja.