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Elippathayam (1982) | Slate

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Rated 7.2 on TMDB

Elippathayam

എലിപ്പത്തായം

The Rat-trap

Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.

Released: 1982
Runtime: 1h 55m
Genres: Drama
Country: India
Language: Malayalam

Direction and writing

Adoor GopalakrishnanDirector, Writer

Assistant Director

MeeraAssistant Director

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Karamana Janardanan NairUnni
SharadaRajamma
JalajaSreedevi

Rajam K. NairJanamma
Joycee
B K Nair
S. S. Nair
John Samuel

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