| Calcutta | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Louis Malle |
| Written by | Louis Malle |
| Produced by | Louis Kastner |
| Narrated by | Louis Malle |
| Cinematography | Étienne Becker |
| Edited by | Suzanne Baron |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
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