Three Daughters(1961)
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Three Daughters Synopsis
Three stories with three central female characters linking the stories together. The first one concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her to read and write. The second one is a supernatural tale about a woman obsessed with the jewels her husband buys for her. The final one follows a young man who falls for an unconventional girl from his new village instead of his arranged bride, the daughter of a respectable family.
Three Daughters (1961) is a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Satyajit Ray, released on May 5, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 53m. It stars Anil Chatterjee, Chandana Banerjee, Nripati Chatterjee and Khagen Pathak. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers:
- Satyajit Ray, Rabindranath Tagore
- Cinematographer:
- Soumendu Roy
- Composer:
- Satyajit Ray
- Production:
- Satyajit Ray Productions
- Status:
- Released
Three Daughters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anil Chatterjee
as Nandal (segment "The Postmaster")
- Chandana Banerjee
Chandana Banerjee
as Ratan (segment "The Postmaster")
- Nripati Chatterjee
Nripati Chatterjee
as Bishey (segment "The Postmaster")
- Khagen Pathak
Khagen Pathak
as Khagen (segment "The Postmaster")
- Gopay Roy
Gopay Roy
as Bilash (segment "The Postmaster")
Kali Bannerjee
as Phanibhushan Saha (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Kanika Majumdar
as Monimalika (segment "The Lost Jewels")
- Kumar Roy
Kumar Roy
as Madhusudhan (segment "The Lost Jewels")
- Gobinda Chakravarti
Gobinda Chakravarti
as Schoolmaster (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Soumitra Chatterjee
as Amulya (segment "The Conclusion")
Aparna Sen
as Mrinmoyee "Pagli" (segment "The Conclusion")
Sita Mukherjee
as Jogmaya (segment "The Conclusion")
Key crew
Directed by Satyajit Ray, written by Satyajit Ray and Rabindranath Tagore.
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Three Daughters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 21 ratings.
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Three Daughters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Three Daughters online?
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Three Daughters (1961) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Three Daughters?
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The main cast of Three Daughters (1961) includes Anil Chatterjee, Chandana Banerjee, Nripati Chatterjee, Khagen Pathak and Gopay Roy. The film was directed by Satyajit Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Three Daughters released?
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Three Daughters was released on May 5, 1961 and runs for 2h 53m.
Is Three Daughters worth watching?
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Three Daughters (1961) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.