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Rakeshwar Bora, a simple Assamese farmer, faces ruin when a greedy landlord deceitfully claims his ancestral land by demanding a mortgage receipt that was never provided. To afford the steep bribes required by a corrupt legal system, Bora is forced to sell his livestock and send his young son to work as a servant for the same landlord. His ultimate humiliation occurs when financial desperation forces him to hang political banners praising the very man who destroyed his livelihood.
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How long is The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe has a runtime of 2h (2 hours).
Who directed The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe was directed by Jahnu Barua and released in 1987.
What genre is The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe is a Drama film (1987).
Who stars in The Catastrophe?
The cast of The Catastrophe includes Indra Bania, Badal Das, Purnima Pathak, Pranjal Saikia, Tara.
What is the TMDB rating for The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 4 votes.
