Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001 3h 53m ★7.3

Adventure Drama History

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

“Once upon a time in India”

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Release Date June 15, 2001

Runtime 3h 53m

Country India

Language Hindi

Director Ashutosh Gowariker

Category Adventure, Drama, History

Rating 7.3 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 2001