Plot — What is An American in Madras about?
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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2013 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 84 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 6 votes) |
An American in Madras — FAQ
Is An American in Madras worth watching? An American in Madras holds a 6.8/10 rating from 6 viewers. 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
Who directed An American in Madras? Directed by Karan Bali.
Who is in the cast of An American in Madras? It stars M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Ellis R. Dungan, P. K. Nair, Radha Viswanathan, M. S. Subbulakshmi.
Where can I stream An American in Madras? Streaming availability for An American in Madras is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did An American in Madras release? It released in 2013.
