Roger of the Raj (1979)
On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encouraged by socialist Latin teacher Mr Hopper,dreams of equality and opening a tea shop with his sweet-heart Miranda. After a sojourn in India where various officers shoot themselves to atone for breaches in etiquette Roger gets caught up in Hopper's attempt to bring the Russian revolution to England but is rescued from the chaos by Miranda in time for them to pursue their dream.
Director: Jim Franklin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: October 24, 1979
Cast
- Michael Palin - Roger
- Richard Vernon - Lord Bartlesham
- Joan Sanderson - Lady Bartlesham
- Jan Francis - Miranda
- John Le Mesurier - Colonel Runciman
- Charles McKeown - Captain Morrison
- David Griffin - Captain Meredith
- David Warwick - Captain Cooper
- Dorothy Frere - Housemaid
Screenplay
Editing: Dan Rae
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Franklin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roger of the Raj about?
- On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encouraged by socialist Latin teacher Mr Hopper,dreams of equality and opening a tea shop with his sweet-heart Miranda. After a sojourn in India where various officers shoot themselves to atone for breaches in etiquette Roger gets caught up in Hopper's attempt to bring the Russian revolution to England but is rescued from the chaos by Miranda in time for them to pursue their dream.
- Who directed Roger of the Raj?
- Roger of the Raj was directed by Jim Franklin.
- Who stars in Roger of the Raj?
- Roger of the Raj stars Michael Palin, Richard Vernon, Joan Sanderson, Jan Francis, John Le Mesurier, Charles McKeown.
- How long is Roger of the Raj?
- Roger of the Raj has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Roger of the Raj?
- Roger of the Raj is a Comedy film.