An American in Madras (2013): Cast
An American in Madras is a 2013 documentary directed by Karan Bali, starring Ellis R. Dungan, P. K. Nair and M. S. Subbulakshmi. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Karan Bali
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An American in Madras About?
The premise of An American in Madras without spoilers.
This documentary explores the fascinating story of Ellis R. Dungan, an American filmmaker who unexpectedly made a significant mark on the early Tamil film industry. Arriving in India in the 1930s with plans to stay just six months, Dungan ended up living in Madras for fifteen years, directing numerous important films of the time. Director Karan Bali’s film sheds light on Dungan's life and the lasting impact he had on the burgeoning Tamil cinema.
An American in Madras Cast
Ellis R. Dungan leads the cast, with P. K. Nair and M. S. Subbulakshmi. Directed by Karan Bali; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karan Bali
- Ellis R. Dungan as themselves
- P. K. Nair as themselves
- M. S. Subbulakshmi as themselves
- M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as themselves
Also Starring in An American in Madras
· 1 more- Radha Viswanathan Themselves
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An American in Madras FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of An American in Madras, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An American in Madras?
An American in Madras runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was An American in Madras released?
An American in Madras was released on December 1, 2013.
Who directed An American in Madras?
An American in Madras was directed by Karan Bali.
Who is in the cast of An American in Madras?
An American in Madras stars Ellis R. Dungan, P. K. Nair and M. S. Subbulakshmi, among 5 credited actors.
Does An American in Madras have a post-credit scene?
No. An American in Madras has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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