Cast
Tulsi Chakraborty
as Paresh Chandra Dutta
Kali Bannerjee
as Priyotosh Henry Biswas
Ranibala
as Giribala Dutta
Gangapada Basu
as Kachalu
Haridhan Mukhopadhyay
as Police Inspector
Jahar Roy
as Bhajahari
Bireswar Sen
as Police Officer
Mani Srimani
as Dr. Nandi
Santosh Dutta
as Atanu / The Announcer (uncredited)
Chhabi Biswas
as Guest at Cocktail Party
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1958
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageBengali
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Fantasy
Votes12
DirectorSatyajit Ray
WritersRajshekhar 'Parashuram' Basu, Satyajit Ray
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Philosopher's Stone
About The Philosopher's Stone
A middle-aged bank clerk happens on a stone with alchemical properties, allowing him to turn steel into gold.
Directed by Satyajit Ray, The Philosopher's Stone leans on a strong ensemble — Tulsi Chakraborty, Kali Bannerjee, Ranibala — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1958.
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