Howrah Bridge (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1958, Howrah Bridge is a crime and mystery film directed by Shakti Samanta, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. Rakesh lives with his brother, Madan, and his dad in Rangoon. Madan has fallen into bad company and steals the family heirloom, in the shape of a dragon, some cash and runs away to India. Shortly thereafter, his dead body is found under Calcutta's Howrah Bridge. Rakesh travels to Calcutta in order to find out the mystery behind Madan's death, and also try to recover the family heirloom.
Who’s in it. Howrah Bridge stars Madhubala as Edna, Ashok Kumar as Prem Kumar, K.N. Singh as Pyarelal and Om Prakash as Shyam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Howrah Bridge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Howrah Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Howrah Bridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Howrah Bridge (1958)?
- In US, Howrah Bridge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Howrah Bridge worth watching?
- Howrah Bridge holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Howrah Bridge?
- Howrah Bridge stars Madhubala, Ashok Kumar, K.N. Singh, Om Prakash and Helen.
- When was Howrah Bridge released?
- Howrah Bridge was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.