Shakespeare-Wallah

Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)

Not Rated 01 Dec 1965 • Drama, Romance • 2h 0m
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The story of a family troupe of English actors in India. They travel around the towns and villages giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through their travels we see the changing face of India as the old is replaced by the new, Maharajas become hotel owners, sports become more important than culture and the theater is replaced by Bolliwood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.

James Ivory
Director
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, James Ivory
Writer
Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendal, Geoffrey Kendal
Starring

Language: English, Hindi
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Country: United States, India
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Box Office Total: $4,650

6.8

IMDb (925 votes)
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