The Mystic Masseur - 2001

Circa 1940 in Trinidad, still a British Colony, lives Ganesh Ramseyor, of East Indian origin, along with his wife, Leela. He longs to reach out to people, especially to Hindus, in order to promote the Hindu Faith, and be known as a writer. He does get considerable success, so much so that he becomes famous as a miracle worker, having cured a man of sharing intimacy with his bicycle; prevented a man from believing that he can fly; and convincing a young woman to end her fast. His fame spreads all over the island and thousands throng to seek his blessings, which he does dole out quite benevolently, without charging any fees from the poor and the needy. He then decides to spread his wings by challenging the local politician Pandit Narayan Chandrashekhar alias Cyrus T., and takes over The Hindu Organization, thence opening his way to a seat in the prestigious Member of the Legislative Assembly

117min
2001
PG
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.8/10

Cast

Jimi Mistry profile pictureJimi MistryPratap Cooper
Om Puri profile pictureOm PuriRamlogan
Sakina Jaffrey profile pictureSakina JaffreySuruj Mooma
James Fox profile pictureJames FoxMr. Stewart

About The Mystic Masseur

The Mystic Masseur Overview

Circa 1940 in Trinidad, still a British Colony, lives Ganesh Ramseyor, of East Indian origin, along with his wife, Leela. He longs to reach out to people, especially to Hindus, in order to promote the Hindu Faith, and be known as a writer. He does get considerable success, so much so that he becomes famous as a miracle worker, having cured a man of sharing intimacy with his bicycle; prevented a man from believing that he can fly; and convincing a young woman to end her fast. His fame spreads all over the island and thousands throng to seek his blessings, which he does dole out quite benevolently, without charging any fees from the poor and the needy. He then decides to spread his wings by challenging the local politician Pandit Narayan Chandrashekhar alias Cyrus T., and takes over The Hindu Organization, thence opening his way to a seat in the prestigious Member of the Legislative Assembly

Age Rating: PG
Runtime: 117min

Extra details

Original Title: The Mystic Masseur
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ismail Merchant
Production Companies
Merchant Ivory ProductionsPritish Nandy Communications