Name: Shakespeare-Wallah
Director: James Ivory
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1965
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendal, Geoffrey Kendal, Laura Liddell, Madhur Jaffrey

What Shakespeare-Wallah Is About

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.

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What is Shakespeare-Wallah about?

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.

Where can I watch Shakespeare-Wallah?

Shakespeare-Wallah is available to watch on digital platforms such as Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Shakespeare-Wallah?

Shakespeare-Wallah runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Shakespeare-Wallah come out?

Shakespeare-Wallah was released in 1965.

Who directed Shakespeare-Wallah?

Shakespeare-Wallah was directed by James Ivory.

Who stars in Shakespeare-Wallah?

Shakespeare-Wallah stars Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendal, Geoffrey Kendal, Laura Liddell.

What is Shakespeare-Wallah's rating?

Shakespeare-Wallah holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.