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A Passage to India
Santha Rama Rau's acclaimed 1965 adaptation of EM Forster's novel. A classic exploration of the cultural gap and mutual distrust between the British and Indian communities.
A rare chance to see Santha Rama Rau's acclaimed 1965 Play of the Month adaptation of EM Forster's novel.
Featuring a distinguished cast, the film is a classic exploration of the cultural gap and mutual distrust between the British and Indian communities.
Adela Quested, an emotionally unstable young English woman, is brought to India by her prospective mother-in-law, Mrs Moore. There, they are befriended by Dr Aziz.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mrs Moore | Sybil Thorndike |
| Dr Aziz | Zia Mohyeddin |
| Mr Fielding | Cyril Cusack |
| Adela Quested | Virginia McKenna |
| Qasim Ali | Ishaq Dar |
| Professor Godbole | Michael Bates |
| Ronny Heaslop | Ronald Hines |
| Director | Waris Hussein |
| Producer | Peter Luke |
| Adaptor | Santha Rama Rau |
| Author | EM Forster |
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