My Son the Fanatic
Synopsis
Pakistani taxi-driver Parvez and prostitute Bettina find themselves trapped in the middle when Islamic fundamentalists decide to clean up their local town.
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My Son the Fanatic (1997) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-17
Top Cast
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Om Puri
Parvez
Rachel Griffiths
Bettina / Sandra
Akbar Kurtha
Farid
Stellan Skarsgård
Schitz
Sarah-Jane Potts
Madeline Fingerhut
Gopi Desai
Minoo
Harish Patel
Fizzy
Geoffrey Bateman
Chief Inspector Fingerhut
Moya Brady
Druggy Prostitute
Bernard Wrigley
Drunk Man
Andy Devine
Comedian
Rowena King
Margot
Bhasker Patel
Maulvi
Dev Sagoo
Taxi Controller
Badi Uzzaman
Man in Mosque
Olwen May
Prostitute
Alison Burrows
Prostitute
Judi Jones
Mrs. Fingerhut
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$408K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Udayan Prasad
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanif Kureishi
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- My Son the Fanatic
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $408K
- Production Studios
- Zephyr Films, BBC Film, BBC, Canal Plus Image International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Udayan Prasad
Hanif Kureishi
Stephen Warbeck
Alan Almond
David Gamble
George Faber, Chris Curling
Department Leadership Roster
Hanif Kureishi
Writer
Udayan Prasad
Director
Chris Curling
Producer
David Gamble
Editor
Alan Almond
Director of Photography
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Son the Fanatic
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What is My Son the Fanatic about?
Pakistani taxi-driver Parvez and prostitute Bettina find themselves trapped in the middle when Islamic fundamentalists decide to clean up their local town.
Who directed My Son the Fanatic?
My Son the Fanatic was directed by Udayan Prasad.
Who stars in My Son the Fanatic?
The principal cast of My Son the Fanatic includes Om Puri, Rachel Griffiths, Akbar Kurtha, Stellan Skarsgård, Sarah-Jane Potts.
When was My Son the Fanatic released and how long is it?
My Son the Fanatic was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did My Son the Fanatic make at the box office?
My Son the Fanatic grossed $408K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Son the Fanatic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Son the Fanatic was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Son the Fanatic?
My Son the Fanatic holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).