The Mahabharata Movie Review 1989

Adapted from the myths and folklore of ancient India, the screen version of the original nine-hour stage play is the story of a devastating war between two powerful clans. Initially broadcast on public TV, the six-hour movie is divided into three two-hour segments: "The Game of Dice," "Exile in the Forest," and "The War."

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 318 minutes.
Originally from British, French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, India, Adapted from a Play

Screenplay

Jean-Claude Carriere

Cast

Robert Langton-Lloyd, Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan, Bruce Myers

Director

Peter Brook

Music

Toshi Tsuchitori

Producer

England Channel 4 London