Shakespeare-Wallah

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
120 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
120 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Dec 1, 1965
Season
1965
Average Score
65%
Mean Score
65%
Ratings
14
Popularity
14
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Merchant Ivory Productions
Genres
Drama, Romance
Country
United States

Tags

india50%theatrical troupe50%

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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