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An American doctor, a British nurse, and an illiterate Indian farmer unite to transform a Calcutta ghetto in this uplifting, inspirational movie starring Patrick Swayze and Pauline Collins.An American doctor, a British nurse, and an illiterate Indian farmer unite to transform a Calcutta ghetto in this uplifting, inspirational movie starring Patrick Swayze and Pauline Collins.An American doctor, a British nurse, and an illiterate Indian farmer unite to transform a Calcutta ghetto in this uplifting, inspirational movie starring Patrick Swayze and Pauline Collins.
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I don't know, if you have to have been in India to really appreciate this movie. It has flaws, but I think it is noticeable to see that the only person from India writing here, actually points out the up-sides to it.
By professional movie critics, it was very well received. And in my opinion, justifiably so. The movie brings up, many interesting subjects. One can discuss how well it deals with them, but if you're open towards the movie, it might bring you a very good real-life experience.
If this movie, has got you interested in more genuine Indian films, then movies such as Monsoon Wedding, and Lagaan, can be recommended.
By professional movie critics, it was very well received. And in my opinion, justifiably so. The movie brings up, many interesting subjects. One can discuss how well it deals with them, but if you're open towards the movie, it might bring you a very good real-life experience.
If this movie, has got you interested in more genuine Indian films, then movies such as Monsoon Wedding, and Lagaan, can be recommended.
- Sune-Denmark
- Mar 3, 2006
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- TriviaAmongst the problems that beset the production were fire-bombings, mass demonstrations, media criticism, accusations of murder, a skyrocketing budget that eventually settled at the $27,000,000 mark, and Warner Bros.' 11th hour pullout that nearly bankrupted the producers.
- GoofsThe school girl in the rickshaw gets dropped daily to St. Xavier's School on Park Street - which is an all boys school.
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Hasari Pal: All that is not given is lost.
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Box office
- Budget
- $27,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,683,921
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,405,890
- Apr 19, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $14,683,921
- Runtime2 hours 12 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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