The Guru
Synopsis
Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.
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The Guru (1969) Official Trailer # 1 - Michael York
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ivory
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, James Ivory
- Original Score
- Ustad Vilayat Khan
- Original Title
- The Guru
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Arcadia Films, Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ivory
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, James Ivory
Ustad Vilayat Khan
Subrata Mitra
Prabhakar Supare
Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Ismail Merchant
Producer
James Ivory
Director
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Writer
Ustad Vilayat Khan
Original Music Composer
Subrata Mitra
Director of Photography
James Ivory
Writer
Prabhakar Supare
Editor
Bansi Chandragupta
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guru
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What is The Guru about?
Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.
Who directed The Guru?
The Guru was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in The Guru?
The principal cast of The Guru includes Rita Tushingham, Michael York, Utpal Dutt, Madhur Jaffrey, Barry Foster.
When was The Guru released and how long is it?
The Guru was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guru was composed by Ustad Vilayat Khan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guru?
The Guru holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).