Shakespeare-Wallah

(1965)Directed by James Ivory120 minDrama, Romance

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.

Felicity Kendalas Lizzie Buckingham
Geoffrey Kendalas Mr. Tony Buckingham
Laura Liddellas Mrs. Carla Buckingham
Madhur Jaffreyas Manjula
Utpal Duttas Maharaja
Praveen Paulas Didi
Prayag Rajas Sharmaji
Pinchoo Kapooras Guptaji
Jim D. Tytleras Bobby
Hamid Sayanias Headmaster's Brother
Marcus Murchas Dandy in 'The Critic'
Partap Sharmaas Aslam
Sudarshan Dhiras Manjula's Dance Director (uncredited)
Jennifer Kendalas Mrs. Bowen (uncredited)
Ismail Merchantas Theater Owner (uncredited)