A conman becomes a holy man — and somehow, the universe buys it.
When mistaken to be a sage by some villagers, an ex-tour guide reflects on his past and lost love to search for spiritual wisdom to guide the villagers in this lesser-known English-language version of R.K. Narayan's classic.
Acting
Dev Anand's smoldering desperation — nobody wore tragedy this cool.
Cinematography
Sun-drenched South Indian landscapes that glow like fever dreams.
Score
S.D. Burman's haunting melodies that refuse to leave your head.
Director
Tad Danielewski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dev Anand produced this English version himself after Hindi success, convinced it would break him in Hollywood. It didn't, but the gamble is fascinating.
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