1990 · DRAMA
An Enemy of the People
Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the water at a popular temple is the source of an outbreak of typhoid and hepatitis. In order to save lives, he risks his career to try and call attention to this polluted water source, while a local group of building contractors attempt to discredit him in various ways.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People is a drama film from 1990. Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the water at a popular temple is the source of an outbreak of typhoid and hepatitis. In order to save lives, he risks his career to try and call attention to this polluted water source, while a local group of building contractors attempt to discredit him in various ways.
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Lead cast: Soumitra Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Dipankar Dey.
It runs 1h 39m, Audiences have it at 7.3/10 from 28 votes.
A safe pick when you want drama done with care.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
An Enemy of the People details
- Release date
- January 1, 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- BN
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
At a glance: An Enemy of the People runs 1h 30m, was directed by Satyajit Ray, opened in US cinemas on January 1, 1990, has 3 licensed options across 3 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
An Enemy of the People sits at 8.0 out of 10 from 1 user ratings.
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FAQ
An Enemy of the People — common questions
Is An Enemy of the People worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.3/10 from 28 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed An Enemy of the People and who stars in it?
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee.
How long is An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People runs 1h 39m.
Where can I watch An Enemy of the People?
Official options are listed for United States, Canada, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was An Enemy of the People released?
1990-01-19 (Released).
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