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Plight of the Poor (1950)
197 min

Tough, ruthless Police Inspector Javert (Javar Seetharaman) recaptures small-time criminal Kandhan (Chittor V. Nagaiah), who has escaped from prison. Kandhan turns a new leaf with the help of a Christian Bishop (Serukulathur Sama). When he...See moreTough, ruthless Police Inspector Javert (Javar Seetharaman) recaptures small-time criminal Kandhan (Chittor V. Nagaiah), who has escaped from prison. Kandhan turns a new leaf with the help of a Christian Bishop (Serukulathur Sama). When he is released from prison he changes his identity, starts a glass-making company, and becomes successful. He becomes the mayor of his town. Inspector Javert finds out about his new life and threatens to expose him. On one occasion Kandhan saves Javert's life. Javert commits suicide, unable to turn Kandhan in to the authorities out of his sense of gratitude. Written by mukunth-anil See less
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Victor Hugo (based on the novel by)
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Updated Nov 9, 1950

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Nov 9, 1950 (India)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
T.S. Balaiah
Kandan's Niece's Husband Kandan's Niece's Husband   See fewer
Lalitha
Actress Actress   See fewer
Padmini
Actress Actress   See fewer
M.N. Rajam
Kandan's Niece Kandan's Niece   See fewer
Jawar N. Sitaraman
Inspector Javert (as Jawar Seetaraman) Inspector Javert (as Jawar Seetaraman)   See fewer
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