Shakespeare-Wallah
Originally released in 1965. Shakespeare-Wallah is a drama/romance film. directed by James Ivory. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendal, and Geoffrey Kendal
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakespeare-Wallah 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 ...
Who directed Shakespeare-Wallah?
Shakespeare-Wallah was directed by James Ivory.
How long is Shakespeare-Wallah?
Shakespeare-Wallah has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Shakespeare-Wallah released?
Shakespeare-Wallah was released on December 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shakespeare-Wallah?
The main cast of Shakespeare-Wallah includes Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendal, Geoffrey Kendal, Laura Liddell, Madhur Jaffrey.