The Mahabharata (1989)

The Mahabharata (1989)
Member Rating:  
Director Peter Brook collaborates with writer Jean-Claude Carriére for this screen adaptation of the epic, 100,000-stanza Sanskrit poem tracing mankind's quest for universal truth as explored through the ongoing conflict between two warring families - the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Originally a nine-hour stage production, the lengthy play was pared down to just over five hours for the screen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

 Read More


Starring:
Robert Langton-Lloyd, Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Brook
Format(s):
DVD
View All Versions to rent and buy
 
 
 
 
 
 

Synopsis of The Mahabharata

Director Peter Brook collaborates with writer Jean-Claude Carriére for this screen adaptation of the epic, 100,000-stanza Sanskrit poem tracing mankind's quest for universal truth as explored through the ongoing conflict between two warring families - the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Originally a nine-hour stage production, the lengthy play was pared down to just over five hours for the screen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
325 mins

Complete Cast of The Mahabharata


Director(s):
Peter Brook
Writer(s):
Marie-Helene Estienne, Peter Brook, Jean-Claude Carrière
Producer(s):
Michel Propper
The Mahabharata Awards:
  • 1989 - São Paulo International Film Festival - Audience Award
Looking for special editions of The Mahabharata?
See All Versions
Subtitles:
Check All Versions
Closed Captioning:
Check All Versions
 
 
 
 

BY MAIL

Monthly Subscription
NEW! 7 - Day Rental
No subscription required. Usually ships in 24 hours.
 
Buy New  $30.99
 

IN-STORE

 

What's Your Take?

Add to FavoritesIn Favorites  |  Share:     Email to a friendShare on FacebookShare on Twitter
    YOUR REVIEW
    WRITE A REVIEW
     
    1000 
     
    Member Reviews
    Read all (4)
     
    James R.

    This movie draws you into a mythic story in a powerful way. You don't understand it all, but it speaks on many levels, and has a dramatic force similar to great Shakespeare. The second half of the movie unpacks all the careful preparations of the first half. Don't try to watch it all in one sitting!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Robert L.

    A superlative rendition of the epic poem which is still enjoyed in India, thousands of years after it was written. Comparing this to Shakespeare is like comparing clay to gold (as much as I like Shakespeare)... The producer intentionally cast actors from all over the world... It's been in my q u e u e over a year. Guess I'll have to buy it.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Parag D.

    Seems like the director has made this Movie just by reading a novel of Maha Bharat without having a single clue of how Indians look, their Aryan heritage and how the characters of Mahabharat would appear to be. It is shameful to see that a Kungfu master has shown to be the master - Drona. I guess, the director wanted to show the most ugly faces and poorest of Indian Kings and Prince living in mud houses where aa history has evidences that these Prince and Kings used to live in Gold palaces and loaded with gold and emralds unlike the rags shown in Peter Brook's ugly Mahabharat.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Read All 4 Reviews
       

      Quick Links

      Email Exclusives

      Find Us Online: BLOCKBUSTER Blog - BLOCKBUSTER Widgets - BLOCKBUSTER RSS FEED - BLOCKBUSTER Facebook Page - BLOCKBUSTER Twitter Page - BLOCKBUSTER Wiki

      FIND MOVIES

      ALL MOVIES

      Popular | # | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

      ALL ACTORS AND DIRECTORS

      Popular | # | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

      BLOCKBUSTER CORPORATE

       

      BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster L.L.C. © 2012 Blockbuster L.L.C. All rights reserved.

      Portions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation. © 2012 Rovi Corporation.