Heat and Dust
Synopsis
Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.
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Heat and Dust (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-19
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Julie Christie
Anne
Greta Scacchi
Olivia Rivers
Shashi Kapoor
The Nawab
Nickolas Grace
Harry Hamilton-Paul
Christopher Cazenove
Douglas Rivers
Zakir Hussain
Inder Lal, Anne's landlord
Julian Glover
Crawford
Susan Fleetwood
Mrs. Crawford
Patrick Godfrey
Dr Saunders
Jennifer Kendal
Mrs. Saunders
Charles McCaughan
Chid
Madhur Jaffrey
Begum Mussarat Jahan
Barry Foster
Major Minnies
Ratna Pathak Shah
Ritu
Tarla Mehta
Inder Lal's Mother
Sajid Khan
Dacoit Chief
Amanda Walker
Lady Mackleworth
Praveen Paul
Maji
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ivory
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- Heat and Dust
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ivory
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Richard Robbins
Walter Lassally
Humphrey Dixon
Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
James Ivory
Director
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Barbara Lane
Costume Design
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Writer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat and Dust
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What is Heat and Dust about?
Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.
Who directed Heat and Dust?
Heat and Dust was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in Heat and Dust?
The principal cast of Heat and Dust includes Julie Christie, Greta Scacchi, Shashi Kapoor, Nickolas Grace, Christopher Cazenove.
When was Heat and Dust released and how long is it?
Heat and Dust was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Heat and Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat and Dust was composed by Richard Robbins.
Is Heat and Dust based on a book or true story?
Heat and Dust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Prawer Jhabvala".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heat and Dust?
Heat and Dust holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).