Official movie poster for The Expedition (1962), a drama film

The Expedition(1962)

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7.5(19)2h 26m1962-09-27
Drama

The Expedition Synopsis

Narsingh, a North Indian taxi driver, attempts to reinvent his life by visiting his native place, but instead gets embroiled in a local Marwari businessman's smuggling and human trafficking business.

The Expedition (1962) is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, released on September 27, 1962 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Waheeda Rehman, Rabi Ghosh and Ruma Guha Thakurta. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.

Director:
Satyajit Ray
Writers:
Satyajit Ray, Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay
Producers:
Bhola Nath Roy
Cinematographer:
Soumendu Roy
Composer:
Satyajit Ray
Production:
B.N. Roy Productions, Abhijatrik
Status:
Released

The Expedition Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Satyajit Ray, written by Satyajit Ray and Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay, produced by Bhola Nath Roy.

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The Expedition Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 19 ratings.

Rex Dy

I saw this somewhat slow, B&W 1962 film at London's National Film Theatre a couple of years ago, during their excellent Satyajit Ray retrospective. It displays the qualities which most Ray fans like about his earlier films: the camera is thoughtful, and the time it takes to reflect on the characters is useful time for the viewer to do the same. The story is interesting as well, and much of the scenery and dialogue…

Reviewed on January 6, 2015

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The Expedition – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Expedition online?

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The Expedition (1962) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Expedition?

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The main cast of The Expedition (1962) includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Waheeda Rehman, Rabi Ghosh, Ruma Guha Thakurta and Charuprakash Ghosh. 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 The Expedition released?

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The Expedition was released on September 27, 1962 and runs for 2h 26m.

Is The Expedition worth watching?

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The Expedition (1962) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.