Passage to India, A

Passage to India, A

1984

Based on the renowned E.M. Forster novel, this expansive period drama centers on the changing dynamic between British colonials and native locals in India during the 1920s. 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, one that reinforces tensions between the British Empire and the growing movement towards Indian independence.

David Lean, the Director of "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai", invites you on . . .[A Passage to India]

Winner of 2 Academy Awards

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Film Detail

Genre
Drama - Adventure
Length
2 hrs. 44 mins.
US Theatrical Release
February 1, 1985
US Box Office
$27,187,653 (#3007 of 7538)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.66:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Sony Pictures
Released
April 15, 2008
Acquired Date
November 2, 2023
Times Seen
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Actors

Judy Davis
Judy Davis
Victor Banerjee
Victor Banerjee
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
James Fox
James Fox
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Nigel Havers
Nigel Havers
Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Antonia Pemberton
Antonia Pemberton
Michael Culver
Michael Culver
Art Malik
Art Malik
Saeed Jaffrey
Saeed Jaffrey
Clive Swift
Clive Swift
Ann Firbank
Ann Firbank
Roshan Seth
Roshan Seth
Sandra Hotz
Sandra Hotz

Directors

David Lean
David Lean

Producers

John Brabourne
John Brabourne
Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin

Writers

David Lean
David Lean

Awards & Accolades

  • 1984 Oscar : Best Supporting Actress - Peggy Ashcroft
  • 1984 Oscar : Music (Original Score)

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RT Fresh
77%
Tomatometer
30 votes
RT Fresh Certified
79%
Popcornmeter
340 votes
METASCORE
78
14 votes
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
21,705 votes