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The Man with the Axe

1979 · 100 min Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

After being accused wrongly of theft, a slightly addled servant runs away to the city, carrying as his only real possession an axe, which he claims to have killed a tiger with. He takes up life among India's throngs of city-dwelling homeless, and for a little while almost has a decent time of it. He has a girlfriend, and one good friend, and gets by through begging and doing odd jobs.

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Original Title পরশুরাম
Year 1979
Country India
Genre Drama
Director Mrinal Sen
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (4 votes)

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The Man with the Axe has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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