The Garland
Synopsis
"These Indian films. They're done to a formula - songs, dance, routines and a lot of sentimental heavy breathing." When her 17-year-old son Roy falls in love with a Muslim girl, and a Bangladeshi butcher seeks help from her husband Raji, Leela realises that the tears and romance of Indian cinema are closer to her own life than she has ever imagined.
Top Cast
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Tariq Yunus
Raji
Patricia Garwood
Leela
Lyndam Gregory
Roy
Albert Moses
Huq
Katy Mirza
Nadira
Shreela Ghosh
Amina
Ishaq Bux
Amina's father
Sahab Qizilbash
Amina's mother
Frank Olegario
Wedding lawyer
Paul Anil
Huq's assistant
Ranjit Nakara
Huq's assistant
Sneh Gupta
Fatima
Veronique Choolhun
Zareen
Charu Bala Chokshi
Lawyer's wife
Patricia Gallimore
Margaret
Terry Molloy
Clarence
Leon Tanner
Greg
Anita Love
Rita
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horace Ové
- Screenplay & Story
- H.O. Nazareth, Horace Ové
- Original Title
- The Garland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horace Ové
H.O. Nazareth, Horace Ové
Peter Ansorge
Department Leadership Roster
H.O. Nazareth
Writer
Horace Ové
Writer
Horace Ové
Director
Peter Ansorge
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Garland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Garland about?
"These Indian films. They're done to a formula - songs, dance, routines and a lot of sentimental heavy breathing." When her 17-year-old son Roy falls in love with a Muslim girl, and a Bangladeshi butcher seeks help from her husband Raji, Leela realises that the tears and romance of Indian cinema are closer to her own life than she has ever imagined.
Who directed The Garland?
The Garland was directed by Horace Ové.
Who stars in The Garland?
The principal cast of The Garland includes Tariq Yunus, Patricia Garwood, Lyndam Gregory, Albert Moses, Katy Mirza.
When was The Garland released and how long is it?
The Garland was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.