Shakespeare-Wallah

Shakespeare-Wallah 1965 Directed by James Ivory

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.

Countries India , USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Hindi

Gneres Drama , Romance

Production Company Merchant Ivory Productions

Release Date 1 December 1965

120 mins