UK / USA,
1984, 157 min
Directed by:
David LeanScreenplay:
David LeanCinematography:
Ernest DayComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee, Peggy Ashcroft, James Fox, Alec Guinness, Nigel Havers, Richard Wilson, Art Malik, Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, Dina Pathak (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Adela Quested, a young and spirited Englishwoman, travels to India alongside the somewhat older Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Moore's hope is that her son, an administrator in the British Raj, and Adela will wed. Once in India, the two women pay scant heed to the customs followed by English society. They even agree to accompany a "native" — the charming and educated Dr. Aziz — on a tour of the mystical, ancient Marabar Caves. But their innocent outing turns ugly when Adela emerges from the cave's darkness accusing Aziz of rape. British authorities eagerly pursue — even pressure — Adela to go to court. The truth, however, is not as clear as the bigoted colonial government believes it is. (Sony Pictures)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1985 - Peggy Ashcroft (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1985 - Maurice Jarre (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1985 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1985 - David Lean (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1985 - Judy Davis (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1985 - David Lean (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1985 - Ernest Day (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1985 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1985 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1985 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1985 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Peggy Ashcroft (Best Leading Actress)
- 1986 - Best Film
- 1986 - Victor Banerjee (Best Leading Actor)
- 1986 - James Fox (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1986 - David Lean (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1986 - Ernest Day (Best Cinematography)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Music)
- 1986 - Best Costume Design
- 1986 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1985 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
- 1985 - Peggy Ashcroft (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1985 - Maurice Jarre (Best Original Score)
- 1985 - David Lean (Best Director)
- 1985 - David Lean (Best Screenplay)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1984 - Peggy Ashcroft (Best Supporting Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1984 - Best Film
- 1984 - David Lean (Best Director)
- 1984 - Peggy Ashcroft (Best Actress)