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A Passage to India is a 1984 epic historical drama film written, directed and edited by David Lean. The screenplay is based on the 1960 play of the same name by Santha Rama Rau, which was in turn based on the 1924 novel of the same name by E. M. Forster .
Feb 1, 1985 · Adapted from E.M. Forster's novel, the film follows the friendship and conflict between an Englishwoman, an Indian doctor, and an English educator in colonial India. Directed by David Lean, the film won two Oscars and features Alec Guinness, Judy Davis, and Peggy Ashcroft.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- David Lean
- 1985-02-01
Tensions rise in 1920s India when an adventurous young British woman traveling with her future mother-in-law accuses a local doctor of sexual assault. Watch trailers & learn more.
- 163 min
Roger Ebert praises David Lean's adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel as one of the greatest screen adaptations he has ever seen. He admires Lean's visual style, his characters, and his screenplay, and explores the themes of colonialism, racism, and human nature.
A film adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel about a friendship between an Englishwoman and an Indian doctor in colonial India. The plot summary covers the main characters, the cultural clash, the outing to the Marabar Caves, and the tragic consequences.
When an outing to explore scenic caves ends in English tourist Adela Quested (Judy Davis) accusing Indian doctor Aziz Ahmed (Victor Banerjee) of rape, the incident results in a major court case...
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- Drama
- PG
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