The Jewel in the Crown. V.5. a Nation Born

United Kingdom, 1984

TV show
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India hovers between dream and nightmare. The British have departed India, the nation is gripped by terror and violence. Long repressed by colonial rule, the vicious feud between Muslim and Hindu now erupts into butchery, rioting and murder. Rated: M

Credits

co-director

Jim O'Brien

Christopher Morahan

producer

Christopher Morahan

Language

English

Duration

02:29:00:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

35955

Audience classification

MA

Subject categories

Adaptations

Drama

Historical films

History → India - History

History → India - History - Autonomy and independence movements

History → India - History - British occupation, 1765-1947

Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations

Television

Television → Television programs

Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain

Television → Television series

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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