An American in Madras (2013)

12/01/2013 (EN) • Documentary • 1h 24m

Overview

Director Karan Bali's insight into a largely unknown slice of Tamil film history. American citizen Ellis R Dungan travelled to India in the 1930s. He intended to stay for six months, but he ended up living in Madras for 15 years, where he directed many key films of the era. This documentary explores Dungan's life and the profound impact he had upon the fledgling Tamil film industry.

An American in Madras (2013)

12/01/2013 (EN) • 1h 24m

Documentary

Overview

Director Karan Bali's insight into a largely unknown slice of Tamil film history. American citizen Ellis R Dungan travelled to India in the 1930s. He intended to stay for six months, but he ended up living in Madras for 15 years, where he directed many key films of the era. This documentary explores Dungan's life and the profound impact he had upon the fledgling Tamil film industry.

Top Billed Cast

M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar

Himself (Archive footage)

Ellis R. Dungan

Himself (Archive footage)

Himself

Radha Viswanathan

Herself

M. S. Subbulakshmi

Herself (Archive footage)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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