The Mystic Masseur
Synopsis
Circa 1940 in Trinidad, still a British Colony, lives Ganesh Ramseyor, of East Indian origin, along with his wife, Leela. He longs to reach out to people, especially to Hindus, in order to promote the Hindu Faith, and be known as a writer. He does get considerable success, so much so that he becomes famous as a miracle worker, having cured a man of sharing intimacy with his bicycle; prevented a man from believing that he can fly; and convincing a young woman to end her fast. His fame spreads all over the island and thousands throng to seek his blessings, which he does dole out quite benevolently, without charging any fees from the poor and the needy. He then decides to spread his wings by challenging the local politician Pandit Narayan Chandrashekhar alias Cyrus T., and takes over The Hindu Organization, thence opening his way to a seat in the prestigious Member of the Legislative Assembly
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismail Merchant
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Phillips, V.S. Naipaul
- Original Score
- Zakir Hussain, Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- The Mystic Masseur
- Country of Origin
- India, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Pritish Nandy Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismail Merchant
Caryl Phillips, V.S. Naipaul
Zakir Hussain, Richard Robbins
Ernest Vincze
Roberto Silvi
Nayeem Hafizka, Richard Hawley
Department Leadership Roster
Caryl Phillips
Writer
Ismail Merchant
Director
Zakir Hussain
Original Music Composer
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Nayeem Hafizka
Producer
Richard Hawley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mystic Masseur
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What is The Mystic Masseur about?
Circa 1940 in Trinidad, still a British Colony, lives Ganesh Ramseyor, of East Indian origin, along with his wife, Leela. He longs to reach out to people, especially to Hindus, in order to promote the Hindu Faith, and be known as a writer. He does get considerable success, so much so that he becomes famous as a miracle worker, having cured a man of sharing intimacy with his bicycle; prevented a man from believing that he can fly; and convincing a young woman to end her fast. His fame spreads all over the island and thousands throng to seek his blessings, which he does dole out quite benevolently, without charging any fees from the poor and the needy. He then decides to spread his wings by challenging the local politician Pandit Narayan Chandrashekhar alias Cyrus T., and takes over The Hindu Organization, thence opening his way to a seat in the prestigious Member of the Legislative Assembly
Who directed The Mystic Masseur?
The Mystic Masseur was directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who stars in The Mystic Masseur?
The principal cast of The Mystic Masseur includes Aasif Mandvi, Albert Laveau, Jimi Mistry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Om Puri.
When was The Mystic Masseur released and how long is it?
The Mystic Masseur was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mystic Masseur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mystic Masseur was composed by Zakir Hussain, Richard Robbins.
Is The Mystic Masseur based on a book or true story?
The Mystic Masseur is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "V.S. Naipaul".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mystic Masseur?
The Mystic Masseur holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).