Little John (2001): Cast & Plot
Little John is a 2001 fantasy drama directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, starring Bentley Mitchum as John McKenzie, Anupam Kher and Jyothika. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Media Dreams
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Little John About?
The premise of Little John without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a visiting researcher tries desperately to escape, after mistakenly captured by police for an alleged theft in a temple, bizarre things start happening.
Little John Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- police
- love
- ring
- magic
- family relationships
- male female relationship
- shrinking
- miniaturization
- character name in title
Little John Cast & Characters
Bentley Mitchum leads the cast as John McKenzie, with Anupam Kher as Swamiji and Jyothika as Vani Vishwanath. Directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
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Bentley Mitchum as John McKenzie -
Anupam Kher as Swamiji - Jyothika as Vani Vishwanath
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Prakash Raj as Kala Bhairav
Also Starring in Little John
· 11 more- Nassar Inspector Vijay
- Mayilsamy Kabali (Shanti Singh in Hindi)
- Aanjjan Srivastav Vishwanath (English/Hindi)
- Mohan Raman Vishwanath (Tamil)
- R.S. Shivaji Constable
- Fathima Babu Nirmala Vishwanath (Tamil)
- Bharati Achrekar Nirmala Vishwanath (English/Hindi)
- Kallu Chidambaram Bakshi
- Ash Chandler DIG Kumar
- Laxmi Rattan Mr. Lal (Kumar's father)
- U.B.G Menon Sundaram (Nirmala's father)
More from Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
More films directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao: Welcome obama, Ghatothkach - Master of Magic, Mumbai Xpress and Akasa Veedhilo.
Little John Plot Summary
What happens in Little John from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tale that braids myth with a gentle adventure, the film opens with an ancient legend: goddess Parvathi dances with her husband Lord Shiva, and a precious nose stud (the Mookuththi) slips from her attire to land on the Earth. This small relic becomes the centerpiece of a power struggle, for the nose stud is said to hold extraordinary abilities, and a dark force named Kalabhairavan waits patiently for a thousand years to seize it. The legend quietly sets the stage for a modern-day chase that blends devotion, magic, and a touch of whimsy.
Full summary
The whole story of Little John, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Little John?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the American student who travels to India?
Cars in Little John
13 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford F-150 and the 1995 Buick Regal.
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1989 Ford F-150 Main role -
1995 Buick Regal Minor role -
1980 Flyer D 900 Minor role -
1995 Ford Explorer Minor role
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Little John FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Little John, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Little John?
Little John runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Little John released?
Little John was released on April 13, 2001.
Who directed Little John?
Little John was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.
More films by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Who is in the cast of Little John?
Little John stars Bentley Mitchum as John McKenzie, Anupam Kher as Swamiji and Jyothika as Vani Vishwanath, among 15 credited actors.
Does Little John have a post-credit scene?
No. Little John has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Little John in?
The original language of Little John is Tamil.
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