Shakespeare-Wallah
1965·Movie·
·2h 0min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India 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 Bollywood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeLoss Of InnocenceFamily BondsThe Cost Of ProgressChange
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPersonal Growth Through TravelGeneration GapCultural ClashesFamily Business StrugglesExploration Of India
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
James Ivory, Subrata Mitra
Produced by:
Ismail Merchant
Composed by:
Satyajit Ray
Cast
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