Elippathayam(1982)
എലിപ്പത്തായം
The Rat-trap
Elippathayam Synopsis
Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.
Elippathayam (1982) is a drama film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, released on April 30, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sharada, Jalaja and Rajam K. Nair. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Writers:
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Producers:
- K Raveendran Nair
- Cinematographer:
- Mankada Ravi Varma
- Production:
- General Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Elippathayam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karamana Janardanan Nair
as Unni
Sharada
as Rajamma
Jalaja
as Sreedevi
- Rajam K. Nair
Rajam K. Nair
as Janamma
- Joycee
Joycee
- B K Nair
B K Nair
- S. S. Nair
S. S. Nair
- John Samuel
John Samuel
- Vembayam Thampi
Vembayam Thampi
- Prakash
Prakash
Devan
- Mavelikkara Ramachandran
Mavelikkara Ramachandran
Key crew
Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, written by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, produced by K Raveendran Nair.
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Elippathayam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 17 ratings.
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Elippathayam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elippathayam online?
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Elippathayam (1982) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elippathayam?
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The main cast of Elippathayam (1982) includes Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sharada, Jalaja, Rajam K. Nair and Joycee. The film was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elippathayam released?
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Elippathayam was released on April 30, 1982 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Elippathayam worth watching?
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Elippathayam (1982) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.