A Passage to India 1984
“David Lean, the Director of "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai", invites you on . .”
What is A Passage to India?
A Passage to India is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 163 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 14, 1984
- Studios
- EMI Films, John Brabourne and Richard Goodwyn Productions, HBO Films
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure, History
- Updated
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Overview
A Passage to India is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure, History. Produced and broadcast by EMI Films, John Brabourne and Richard Goodwyn Productions, HBO Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A British magistrate’s fiancé and an Indian doctor’s friendship crumbles under colonial suspicion.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Lean.
- Features an ensemble cast including Alec Guinness and Peggy Ashcroft.
- Offers an expansive 2‑hour‑43‑minute exploration of 1920s British India.
- Its deliberate pacing can feel slow for some viewers.
- The lengthy runtime demands a significant time commitment.
Watch it if you appreciate measured period dramas exploring cultural tensions.
The PG‑rated film deals with mature themes of mistrust and colonial conflict, suitable for teen and adult audiences.
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Who directed "A Passage to India"?
The film was directed by David Lean.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 14, 1984.
What is the film’s running time?
The runtime is approximately two hours and forty‑three minutes.
Which actors star in the movie?
The cast includes Peggy Ashcroft, Judy Davis, James Fox, Alec Guinness, Nigel Havers, and Victor Banerjee.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama, adventure, and history film.
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