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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

PG20013h 53mAshutosh Gowariker
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 84
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"Once upon a time in India"

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

AdventureDramaHistory
CountrysideSportsPatriotismVillageMusicalChallengeCricketTaxesBased On True StoryPeriod Drama

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What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) about?

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If…

Who stars in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India stars Aamir Khan (Bhuvan), Gracy Singh (Gauri), Rachel Shelley (Elizabeth Russell), Paul Blackthorne (Captain Andrew Russell), Suhasini Mulay (Yashoda). The film was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

How long is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated PG.

Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India worth watching?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Adventure, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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