Ismail Merchant
Ismail Merchant (born Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman; 25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer and director. He worked for many years in collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions which included director (and Merchant's longtime professional and domestic partner) James Ivory as well as screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six Academy Awards.
| Known For | Production |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.402 |
| Birthday | 1936-12-25 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Also Known As |
1963
The Householder
5.8/5
Prem, a young school teacher, is arranged married and begins the journey of learning the roles and responsibilities required of him.
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The Householder
2024
Merchant Ivory
7/1
The first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James...
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Merchant Ivory
James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
0/0
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James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
1995
Jefferson in Paris
5.1/40
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult...
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Jefferson in Paris
2005
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
10/1
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A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
1983
Heat and Dust
6.1/35
Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her g...
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Heat and Dust
1984
The Wandering Company
0/0
Documentary about Merchant Ivory Productions, including interviews with the principals of the film production company and actors which have appeared i...
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The Wandering Company
2001
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
6/1
The filmmakers and lead actors of The Remains of the Day (1993) discuss how they came to make the film, and the subtle power of its execution.
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Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
2003
The Song of the Little Road
0/0
Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece the Apu Trilogy is widely considered one of the most important works in cinema history. In 1992, Ray was awarded the Lifeti...
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The Song of the Little Road
1965
Shakespeare-Wallah
6.5/13
The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through t...
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Shakespeare-Wallah
1970
Bombay Talkie
5.1/7
An English novelist travels to Bombay to watch one of her novels translated to film. She chases after the movie's leading man while the screenwriter c...
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Bombay Talkie
2001
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
6/2
Historical context for The Remains of the Day.
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Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
2001
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
6/1
A documentary about making The Remains of the Day.
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The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
1989
Slaves of New York
5.7/12
Meet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion, and hoping for love and...
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