The Peacock Spring (1996)
Filmed in India, Rumer Godden’s story has been adapted and directed by the Jewel in the Crown team. Two English schoolgirls arrive in New Delhi, 1959. Their diplomat father has secured them a beautiful Eurasian governess. 15-year-old Una suspects an ulterior motive. But her father’s affairs take second place to her own when she has a secret affair with the Indian gardener.
Director: Christopher Morahan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 149 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Cast
- Peter Egan - Sir Edward Gwithian
- Jennifer Caron Hall - Alix Lamont
- Hattie Morahan - Una Gwithian
- Naveen Andrews - Ravi Battacharya
- Masood Akhtar - Chinaberry
- Ram Gopal Bajaj - Sri Battacharya
- Ashok Banthia - Ram Chand
- Suresh Bhagwat - Mr. Sen
- G.C. Chatterjee - Ganesh
- Ajinkya Deo - Vikram Singh
Screenplay
- Ken Taylor (Screenplay)
- Rumer Godden (Novel)
Music: Dominic Muldowney
Cinematography: Chris Seager
Editing: David Martin
Country: India, United Kingdom
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christopher Morahan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Peacock Spring about?
- Filmed in India, Rumer Godden’s story has been adapted and directed by the Jewel in the Crown team. Two English schoolgirls arrive in New Delhi, 1959. Their diplomat father has secured them a beautiful Eurasian governess. 15-year-old Una suspects an ulterior motive. But her father’s affairs take second place to her own when she has a secret affair with the Indian gardener.
- Who directed The Peacock Spring?
- The Peacock Spring was directed by Christopher Morahan.
- Who stars in The Peacock Spring?
- The Peacock Spring stars Peter Egan, Jennifer Caron Hall, Hattie Morahan, Naveen Andrews, Masood Akhtar, Ram Gopal Bajaj.
- How long is The Peacock Spring?
- The Peacock Spring has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is The Peacock Spring?
- The Peacock Spring is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Peacock Spring produced?
- The Peacock Spring was produced in India, United Kingdom.