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Paalum Pazhamum

1961·Movie
3h 5min

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

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Paalum Pazhamum is a 1961 Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and featuring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Sivaji is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Saroja Devi is Sivaji's nurse assistant. Sivaji offers to marry her after her father's death. Saroja Devi assists him in his research. After putting in enormous efforts, Sivaji emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Saroja Devi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Sivaji neglects his duties as a doctor and starts focusing more on Saroja Devi's health. Saroja Devi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.
Tamil CinemaMedical DramaCancer ResearchRomanceSacrificeTuberculosisMelodramaClassic Film

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Is Paalum Pazhamum worth watching?

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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Paalum Pazhamum?

3 h 5 min

Paalum Pazhamum runs 3 h 5 min.

What language is Paalum Pazhamum in?

Tamil

It was made in Tamil. Produced in India.

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