An American in Madras
Dec 01, 2013 · 1h 24m
Director
Karan BaliOverview
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.
Cast of An American in Madras
Crew of An American in Madras
About An American in Madras
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.
When was An American in Madras released?
An American in Madras was released on December 1, 2013.
How long is An American in Madras?
An American in Madras runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
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?
The cast of An American in Madras includes M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (Self (archive footage)), Ellis R. Dungan (Self (archive footage)), P. K. Nair (Self), Radha Viswanathan (Self) and M. S. Subbulakshmi (Self (archive footage)).