Newspaper Boy (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Newspaper Boy is a drama film directed by P Ramadas, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Newspaper Boy is a Malayalam–language Indian film released in 1955. It is the first neo realistic movie in the language. The film, a drama of stark realism, narrates the life of the common man on the street. The film is noteworthy in that the entire production programme from script-writing to direction was controlled and executed by students.
Who’s in it. Newspaper Boy stars Adoor Pankajam as Lakshmi Amma, Miss Kumari, Nagavally R S Kurup as Sankaran Nair and Moni as Appu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Newspaper Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Newspaper Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Newspaper Boy (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Newspaper Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Newspaper Boy?
- Newspaper Boy stars Adoor Pankajam, Miss Kumari, Nagavally R S Kurup, Moni and Narendran.
- When was Newspaper Boy released?
- Newspaper Boy was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.