The Peacock Spring

Overview

Filmed in India, Rumer Godden’s story has been adapted and directed by the Jewel in the Crown team. Two English schoolgirls arrive in New Delhi, 1959. Their diplomat father has secured them a beautiful Eurasian governess. 15-year-old Una suspects an ulterior motive. But her father’s affairs take second place to her own when she has a secret affair with the Indian gardener.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1996

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Hindi

Countries

India, United Kingdom

Cast

Peter Egan,Jennifer Caron Hall,Hattie Morahan,Naveen Andrews,Masood Akhtar,Ram Gopal Bajaj,Ashok Banthia,Suresh Bhagwat,G.C. Chatterjee,Ajinkya Deoand 17 more

Director

Christopher Morahan

Writer

Rumer Godden,Ken Taylor

Producer

Rebecca Eaton,Sophie Balhetchet,Phillippa Giles,Glenn Wilhide

Cinematography

Chris Seager

Music

Dominic Muldowney

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0114106