# Distant Thunder (1973)

Bengali · Released 1973-08-16

Distant Thunder is a 1973 Bengali film. It is directed by Satyajit Ray. Soumitra Chatterjee appears in it. It streams on Amazon Prime and VI movies and tv.

Director: Satyajit Ray
Cast: Soumitra Chatterjee as Gangacharan Chakravarti
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, VI movies and tv

## Storyline
Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as reminded by the planes occasionally heard flying over the countryside), and a major famine is under way. As food shortages reach catastrophic proportions, Gangacharan attempts to preserve his privileged situation, while his generous wife, Ananga, conversely tries to help and support the community.

## Awards
- National Awards — Best Music Direction (1973)

## Common questions

### When was Distant Thunder released?
Distant Thunder was released on 16 August 1973.

### Who stars in Distant Thunder?
Soumitra Chatterjee star in Distant Thunder.

### Who directed Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder was directed by Satyajit Ray.

### Where can I watch Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder streams on Amazon Prime and VI movies and tv. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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