Mr. Sampath is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language satirical film directed by Cho, who also stars. It is based on the R. K. Narayan novel Mr. Sampath – The Printer of Malgudi (1949). The film features an ensemble cast led by Muthuraman, and has music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 13 April 1972.[2]
Mr. Sampath | |
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Directed by | Cho Ramaswamy |
Screenplay by | Cho Ramaswamy |
Based on | Mr. Sampath – The Printer of Malgudi by R. K. Narayan |
Produced by | A. Sunderam |
Starring | Muthuraman Sundarrajan Cho |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Vivek Chitra Films |
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Running time | 145 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Sampath, though poor by birth, has a heart of gold. Though clever and wise, he wants to become rich without hard work. He pretends to be rich, even a film producer. But ultimately, he realises that one cannot cheat people all the time.
Adapted from Indian Films:[1]
Mr. Sampath is based on the novel Mr. Sampath – The Printer of Malgudi by R. K. Narayan.[3][4] The film adaptation was produced by A. Sunderam under Vivek Chitra Films, and filmed in black and white.[1] Besides directing, Cho Ramaswamy also starred,[5] and wrote the screenplay. The final length was 3,953.59 metres (12,971.1 ft).[1]
The music of the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.[6][1]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aarambam Yaridam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
2. | "Anbana Rasikan" | L. R. Eswari | |
3. | "Alangaram Pothumadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, Manorama | |
4. | "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" | M. S. Viswanathan |
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