Mahatma and the Mad Boy
Synopsis
In the time frame of a single day (from dawn to dust), the film records the wanderings of an Indian youth who sleeps on the beach, holds conversations with a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and scavenges for food with his monkey. By afternoon, a little ceremony is held by well-to-do Gandhi-ites, at which a speaker delivers a sermon on "godly love"; but when the boy comes too close, he is told to move on by a guard, one of a series of exclusions of this onlooker-outcast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismail Merchant
- Screenplay & Story
- Tanveer Farooqi
- Original Title
- Mahatma and the Mad Boy
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismail Merchant
Tanveer Farooqi
Subrata Mitra
Andrew Page
Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Subrata Mitra
Director of Photography
Ismail Merchant
Director
Tanveer Farooqi
Writer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Andrew Page
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahatma and the Mad Boy
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What is Mahatma and the Mad Boy about?
In the time frame of a single day (from dawn to dust), the film records the wanderings of an Indian youth who sleeps on the beach, holds conversations with a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and scavenges for food with his monkey. By afternoon, a little ceremony is held by well-to-do Gandhi-ites, at which a speaker delivers a sermon on "godly love"; but when the boy comes too close, he is told to move on by a guard, one of a series of exclusions of this onlooker-outcast.
Who directed Mahatma and the Mad Boy?
Mahatma and the Mad Boy was directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who stars in Mahatma and the Mad Boy?
The principal cast of Mahatma and the Mad Boy includes Sajid Khan, Ruby Myers.
When was Mahatma and the Mad Boy released and how long is it?
Mahatma and the Mad Boy was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 27m.