The Peacock Spring
Synopsis
Filmed in India, Rumer Godden’s story has been adapted and directed by the Jewel in the Crown team. Two English schoolgirls arrive in New Delhi, 1959. Their diplomat father has secured them a beautiful Eurasian governess. 15-year-old Una suspects an ulterior motive. But her father’s affairs take second place to her own when she has a secret affair with the Indian gardener.
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Peter Egan
Sir Edward Gwithian
Jennifer Caron Hall
Alix Lamont
Hattie Morahan
Una Gwithian
Naveen Andrews
Ravi Battacharya
Masood Akhtar
Chinaberry
Ram Gopal Bajaj
Sri Battacharya
Ashok Banthia
Ram Chand
Suresh Bhagwat
Mr. Sen
G.C. Chatterjee
Ganesh
Ajinkya Deo
Vikram Singh
Jagannath Guha
Col. Jaiswal
Sudeepa Gupta
Sushila
Jennifer Hall
Alix
Madhur Jaffrey
Lady Srinevasan
Pradeep Kapoor
Airline Official
Ravi Kapoor
Hem
Joy Michael
Srimati Roy
Pearl Padamsee
Mrs. Lamont
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Taylor
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- The Peacock Spring
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Morahan
Ken Taylor, Rumer Godden
Dominic Muldowney
Chris Seager
David Martin
Rebecca Eaton, Sophie Balhetchet, Glenn Wilhide, Phillippa Giles
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Morahan
Director
Ken Taylor
Screenplay
David Martin
Editor
Sophie Balhetchet
Producer
Glenn Wilhide
Producer
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Christopher J. Bradshaw
Production Design
Dany Everett
Costume Design
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Vic Symonds
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Peacock Spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peacock Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Peacock Spring about?
Filmed in India, Rumer Godden’s story has been adapted and directed by the Jewel in the Crown team. Two English schoolgirls arrive in New Delhi, 1959. Their diplomat father has secured them a beautiful Eurasian governess. 15-year-old Una suspects an ulterior motive. But her father’s affairs take second place to her own when she has a secret affair with the Indian gardener.
Who directed The Peacock Spring?
The Peacock Spring was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in The Peacock Spring?
The principal cast of The Peacock Spring includes Peter Egan, Jennifer Caron Hall, Hattie Morahan, Naveen Andrews, Masood Akhtar.
When was The Peacock Spring released and how long is it?
The Peacock Spring was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Peacock Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Peacock Spring was composed by Dominic Muldowney.
Is The Peacock Spring based on a book or true story?
The Peacock Spring is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rumer Godden".