An American in Madras
6.8
6 votes
2013
1h 24m
Documentary
Overview
Director Karan Bali's insight into a largely unknown slice of Tamil film history. American citizen Ellis R Dungan travelled to India in the 1930s. He intended to stay for six months, but he ended up living in Madras for 15 years, where he directed many key films of the era. This documentary explores Dungan's life and the profound impact he had upon the fledgling Tamil film industry.
Directed by Karan Bali
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
December 1, 2013
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
Tamil, English
Advertisement
You might also like
7.8
Being James Bond
2021
6.2
Naqoyqatsi
2002
7.4
I Am Heath Ledger
2017
7.5
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
7.3
Maria by Callas
2017
6.9
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014
6.5
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
2021
7.4
Above Majestic
2018
6.9
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013
7.2
180° South
2010
7.2
To Be Takei
2014
8.7
Thriller 40
2023