The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)
- Starring:
- Roshan Seth, Naveen Andrews, (more)
- Director(s):
- Roger Michell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Buddha of Suburbia
In the new tradition of "Tales of the City," this long, complex British satire profiles a decade in the life of a British family. The story opens in a South London suburb where main protagonist Karim Amir lives with his Indian father, Haroon, and his English mother during the 1970's. Haroon is a civil servant who makes extra cash, and gains notoriety for teaching "Eastern Philosophies," of which he knows nothing. Still, as Buddhism is in fashion, people pay him a bundle to hear his vapid, happy ramblings. When not preaching, Haroon is trysting with a rich follower, Eva Kay. Karim's mother learns of the affair and leaves with his younger brother. Karim stays with his father and his new love. He begins a career on the stage. The story also follows Charlie, Eva's boy as he aspires to become a rocker. Other plots and subplots abound in this film. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 238 mins
Complete Cast of The Buddha of Suburbia
- Roshan Seth - Haroon Amir
- Susan Fleetwood - Eva Kay
- Brenda Blethyn - Margaret Amir
- Janet Dale - Auntie Jean
- Buddy Uzzaman - Anwar
- Donald Sumpter - Matthew Pyke
- Harish Patel - Changez
- Naveen Andrews - Karim Amir
- Steven Mackintosh - Charlie Kay
- John McEnery - Uncle Ted
- Nisha Nayar - Jamila
- David Bamber - Shadwell
- Jemma Redgrave - Eleanor
- Director(s):
- Roger Michell
- Writer(s):
- Hanif Kureishi, Roger Michell
- Producer(s):
- Michael Wearing, Kevin Loader
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Substance Abuse, Profanity, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Nudity)
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