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The Mystic Masseur

Play trailer Poster for The Mystic Masseur PG,  2002,  1h 57m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A former teacher returns to Trinidad, marries a merchant's daughter and completes a book about Hindu faith.
The Mystic Masseur

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Critics Consensus

Though pretty to look at, The Mystic Masseur is too slow-paced and lacks narrative tension.

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Brandon Judell IndieWire Mar 8, 2019
Maybe Mr. Merchant should just re-watch a few of the films he's so superbly produced. One thing James Ivory has never been afraid to be is vicious. Go to Full Review
Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 4, 2002
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A real clunker. A well-made, thoughtful, well-acted clunker, but a clunker nonetheless. Go to Full Review
Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2002
3/4
A warm-hearted gem of a film. Go to Full Review
Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
2/5
Film Threat Dec 6, 2005
2.5/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 2, 2005
3/5
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Ismail Merchant

Director

Om Puri

Ramlogan

James Fox

Mr. Stewart

Aasif Mandvi

Ganesh

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Beharry

Ayesha Dharkar

Leela

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The Mystic Masseur

Aasif Mandvi (L) and James Fox (R). Aasif Mandvi (L) and Om Puri (R). Aasif Mandvi. Aasif Mandvi (rear) and Ayesha Dharker (front). Ismail Merchant, Director. The Mystic Masseur (2001) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A former teacher returns to Trinidad, marries a merchant's daughter and completes a book about Hindu faith.
Director
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Richard Hawley, Nayeem Hafizka
Screenwriter
V.S. Naipaul, Caryl Phillips
Distributor
ThinkFilm
Production Co
Merchant Ivory Productions
Rating
PG (Mild Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 2002, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 25, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA)
$398.6K
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
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