**Although the film does justice to the colorful and rich Indian universe, it is a missed opportunity given the poor script construction.** This film is the last of director David Lean's career, a filmmaker who gave us a series of good films, being “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago” the best of all, for me. Here, the filmmaker brings us an adaptation of a novel I've never read, but which must be quite…
David Lean, the Director of "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai", invites you on . .
Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.
Top Cast
Judy Davis
Adela Quested
Victor Banerjee
Dr. Aziz H. Ahmed
Peggy Ashcroft
Mrs. Moore
James Fox
Richard Fielding
Alec Guinness
Professor Godbole
Nigel Havers
Ronny Heaslop
Richard Wilson
Mr. Turton
Antonia Pemberton
Mrs. Turton
Michael Culver
Major McBryde
Art Malik
Mahmoud Ali
Saeed Jaffrey
Hamidullah
Clive Swift
Major Callendar
Ann Firbank
Mrs. Callendar
Roshan Seth
Amritrao
Sandra Hotz
Stella
Rashid Karapiet
Das
Reviews
Sir David Lean has produced a spectacular piece of cinema in this lengthy adaptation of the E.M. Forster tale of the Raj. "Mrs. Moore" (Dame Peggy Ashcroft) is travelling to visit her son in India, accompanied by Judy Davis "Adela". They arrive to discover a society riddled with division and bigotry. After spending time at establishment events, they decide to experience a little of the traditional culture. With the…
FAQ about A Passage to India
What is A Passage to India about?
Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.
When was A Passage to India released?
A Passage to India was released in 1984.
What genres does A Passage to India belong to?
A Passage to India is categorised as Drama, Adventure, History.
Who stars in A Passage to India?
The cast of A Passage to India includes Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee, Peggy Ashcroft, James Fox, Alec Guinness.