About this movie
In the Mumbai, India, tenement community of Pavanpul, young female courtesans sing, dance and perform sexual favors for male clientele. Directors James Ivory and Ismail Merchant blend documentary footage and dramatic reenactments in their exploration of this seamy underworld, the flip side of the Bollywood film industry, where aspiring actors and dancers -- some even sold into prostitution by their own families -- end up, with their innocence lost and their hopes for movie stardom shattered.
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Year
1983
Runtime
1h 14m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.5/10
Votes
6
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about The Courtesans of Bombay
How long is The Courtesans of Bombay?
The Courtesans of Bombay has a runtime of 1h 14m (1 hour and 14 minutes).
Who directed The Courtesans of Bombay?
The Courtesans of Bombay was directed by Ismail Merchant and released in 1983.
What genre is The Courtesans of Bombay?
The Courtesans of Bombay is a Documentary film (1983).
Who stars in The Courtesans of Bombay?
The cast of The Courtesans of Bombay includes Saeed Jaffrey, Kareem Samar, Zohra Sehgal.
What is the TMDB rating for The Courtesans of Bombay?
The Courtesans of Bombay has a TMDB rating of 5.5/10 based on 6 votes.
