National Theatre Live: East is East (2021): Cast & Box Office
National Theatre Live: East is East is a 2021 film directed by Iqbal Khan, starring Tony Jayawardena as George Khan, Sophie Stanton and Assad Zaman. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $4.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Iqbal Khan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National Theatre
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is National Theatre Live: East is East About?
The premise of National Theatre Live: East is East without spoilers.
In 1971 Salford, George Khan attempts to instill traditional Pakistani values within his family, but his children yearn for different lives. Abdul and Tariq resist arranged marriages, Saleem explores his artistic passions, Meenah challenges societal norms with her style, and Sajit seeks refuge in isolation. Their mother, Ella, finds herself caught between her commitment to George and the well-being of her children as tensions escalate.
National Theatre Live: East is East Cast & Characters
Tony Jayawardena leads the cast as George Khan, with Sophie Stanton as Ella Khan and Assad Zaman as Abdul Khan. Directed by Iqbal Khan; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Iqbal Khan
- Tony Jayawardena as George Khan
- Sophie Stanton as Ella Khan
- Assad Zaman as Abdul Khan
- Gurjeet Singh as Tariq Khan
Also Starring in National Theatre Live: East is East
· 5 more- Noah Manzoor Sajit Khan
- Joeravar Sangha Maneer Khan
- Amy-Leigh Hickman Meenah Khan
- Adonis Jeneico Saleem Khan
- Irvine Iqbal Doctor/Mr Shaw
More from Iqbal Khan
More films directed by Iqbal Khan: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra and RSC Live: Othello.
National Theatre Live: East is East Box Office
National Theatre Live: East is East grossed $4.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.3M
- International
- $4.3M
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National Theatre Live: East is East FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: East is East, each answered in a sentence.
How long is National Theatre Live: East is East?
National Theatre Live: East is East runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was National Theatre Live: East is East released?
National Theatre Live: East is East was released on December 7, 2021.
Who directed National Theatre Live: East is East?
National Theatre Live: East is East was directed by Iqbal Khan.
More films by Iqbal Khan Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: East is East?
National Theatre Live: East is East stars Tony Jayawardena as George Khan, Sophie Stanton as Ella Khan and Assad Zaman as Abdul Khan, among 9 credited actors.
How much did National Theatre Live: East is East make at the box office?
National Theatre Live: East is East grossed $4.3 million worldwide.
Does National Theatre Live: East is East have a post-credit scene?
No. National Theatre Live: East is East has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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