My Son the Fanatic(1997)
My Son the Fanatic Synopsis
Pakistani taxi-driver Parvez and prostitute Bettina find themselves trapped in the middle when Islamic fundamentalists decide to clean up their local town.
My Son the Fanatic (1997) is a drama and comedy film directed by Udayan Prasad, released on October 21, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Om Puri, Rachel Griffiths, Akbar Kurtha and Stellan Skarsgård. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Udayan Prasad
- Writers:
- Hanif Kureishi, Hanif Kureishi
- Producers:
- Chris Curling
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Almond
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- Zephyr Films, BBC Film, BBC, Canal Plus Image International
- Revenue:
- $408,339
- Status:
- Released
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My Son the Fanatic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Om Puri
as Parvez
Rachel Griffiths
as Bettina / Sandra
Akbar Kurtha
as Farid
Stellan Skarsgård
as Schitz
Sarah-Jane Potts
as Madeline Fingerhut
- Gopi Desai
Gopi Desai
as Minoo
Harish Patel
as Fizzy
Geoffrey Bateman
as Chief Inspector Fingerhut
Moya Brady
as Druggy Prostitute
Bernard Wrigley
as Drunk Man
Andy Devine
as Comedian
Rowena King
as Margot
Key crew
Directed by Udayan Prasad, written by Hanif Kureishi and Hanif Kureishi, produced by Chris Curling.
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My Son the Fanatic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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My Son the Fanatic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Son the Fanatic online?
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My Son the Fanatic (1997) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Son the Fanatic?
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The main cast of My Son the Fanatic (1997) includes Om Puri, Rachel Griffiths, Akbar Kurtha, Stellan Skarsgård and Sarah-Jane Potts. The film was directed by Udayan Prasad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Son the Fanatic released?
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My Son the Fanatic was released on October 21, 1997 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is My Son the Fanatic worth watching?
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My Son the Fanatic (1997) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Son the Fanatic?
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