Company Limited

Company Limited

1971 · 110 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Ambitious businessman Shyamalendu enjoys showing his visiting sister-in-law, Tutul, the extravagant life he leads with his wife. But Tutul is less than impressed with the trappings of wealth.

Directed by Satyajit Ray · Written by Satyajit Ray

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