This extensive historical drama, which is based on the famed E.M. Forster book, is concerned with the shifting relationships between British colonials and indigenous Indians in India in the 1920s. A huge court case is brought about after an excursion to investigate beautiful caves leads in English tourist Adela Quested accusing Indian doctor Aziz Ahmed of rape. This incident heightens tensions between the British Empire and the expanding movement for Indian independence.
Cast - Peggy Ashcroft, Judy Davis, James Fox, Alec Guinness, Nigel Havers, Victor Banerjee, Roshan Seth
Director - David Lean
Genre - Adventure, Drama, History
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