Basmati Blues
“Journey to a place with a rhythm all its own”
Synopsis
Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genetically modified rice she's created. However, unbeknownst to her, the rice will destroy the Indian farmers she thinks she's helping.
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Basmati Blues (2018) - Official Trailer (HQ) Brie LarsonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-05
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Brie Larson
Linda
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Rajit
Donald Sutherland
Gurgon
Scott Bakula
Eric
Tyne Daly
Evelyn
Lakshmi Manchu
Sita
Andrea
Saahil Sehgal
William
Dalip Tahil
Chief
Suhasini Mulay
Mrs. Patel
Kaizaad Kotwal
Director Kapoor
Karim Hajee
Vikram
Uday Lallan
Notary
Nirmala Menon
Mum
Sujith Narayan
Delivery Man
Mona Sishodia
Chanting Woman at Temple (voice)
Bugs Bhargava Krishna
Bapuji
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Baron
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Baron, Jeff Dorchen
- Original Score
- Steven Argila
- Original Title
- Basmati Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Baron
Dan Baron, Jeff Dorchen, Danny Thompson
Steven Argila
Himman Dhamija
Ruedi Gerber, Monique Caulfield
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Baron
Director
Dan Baron
Screenplay
Jeff Dorchen
Screenplay
Himman Dhamija
Director of Photography
Steven Argila
Original Music Composer
Monique Caulfield
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basmati Blues
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What is Basmati Blues about?
Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genetically modified rice she's created. However, unbeknownst to her, the rice will destroy the Indian farmers she thinks she's helping.
Who directed Basmati Blues?
Basmati Blues was directed by Dan Baron.
Who stars in Basmati Blues?
The principal cast of Basmati Blues includes Brie Larson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Donald Sutherland, Scott Bakula, Tyne Daly.
When was Basmati Blues released and how long is it?
Basmati Blues was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Basmati Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basmati Blues was composed by Steven Argila.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Basmati Blues?
Basmati Blues holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).