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Under the Blue Sky (1959)

Movie ★ 8.0 133 min

Set in the turbulent 1930s, this is the story of a poor Chinese hawker selling his merchandise, Chinese silk, in the streets of Calcutta. This was the time when China was repulsing a brutal attack of militarist Japan and when an outraged Rabindranath Tagore wrote to his friend in Japan, the great poet Noguchi: “I wish your countrymen, whom I love so much, not success but remorse”. This film holds the dubious distinction of being the first to be banned (though temporarily) in independent India.

Mrinal Sen Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 20, 1959
Runtime
133 min
IMDb
tt0053104
Country
Language
,
Studio
Hemanta Bela Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Under the Blue Sky about?
Set in the turbulent 1930s, this is the story of a poor Chinese hawker selling his merchandise, Chinese silk, in the streets of Calcutta. This was the time when China was repulsing a brutal attack of militarist Japan and when an outraged Rabindranath Tagore wrote to his friend in Japan, the great poet Noguchi: “I wish your countrymen, whom I love so much, not success but remorse”. This film holds the dubious distinction of being the first to be banned (though temporarily) in independent India.
Who directed Under the Blue Sky?
Under the Blue Sky was directed by Mrinal Sen.
Who stars in Under the Blue Sky?
Under the Blue Sky stars Kali Bannerjee, Manju Dey, Smriti Biswas, Bikash Roy.
When was Under the Blue Sky released?
Under the Blue Sky is a 1959 drama film.
Where can I watch Under the Blue Sky?
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