In Custody
In Custody (1994) is a comedy drama, directed by Ismail Merchant. It stars Shashi Kapoor and Om Puri. The 126-minute film holds an audience score of 5/10.
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What In Custody Is About
Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.
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What is In Custody about?
Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.
Where can I watch In Custody?
In Custody is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is In Custody?
In Custody runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).
When did In Custody come out?
In Custody was released in 1994.
Who directed In Custody?
In Custody was directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who stars in In Custody?
In Custody stars Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta.
What is In Custody's rating?
In Custody holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 5.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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