Crossroads

Crossroads

1982 · 98 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Thriller

A gritty political thriller set at the backdrop of the violent Naxalite movement in 70’s Calcutta.

Directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta · Written by Buddhadeb Dasgupta

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