
The story of a family troupe of English actors in India. They travel around the towns and villages 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 Bolliwood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of a family troupe of English actors in India. They travel around the towns and villages 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 Bolliwood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.
Leave your thoughts about Shakespeare-Wallah.
| Turner Classic Movies OnlineSean Axmaker... a bittersweet drama of the twilight of a theatrical way of life. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas"Shakespeare Wallah" is a tribute to the gallantry, talent and courage of the Kendals. Its gentle humor, however, has a Chekhovian cast. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeSurprisingly light and enjoyable early James Ivory film with luminous Felicity Kendal. |
| User ReviewLee MI really enjoyed this movie in class, great story. |
| User ReviewEdward WMerchant Ivory's first important film, which effectively launched the career of Felicity Kendal. Although fictional, the story is loosely based on her family's experiences in India during the mid-twentieth century. The Kendals, in fact, make up most of the major cast. |
| User ReviewJessica TI watched it for 5 minutes..... Felicity Kendall is a draw! |