Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

2001-06-15 · 233 min · Rating 7.26/10 (630 votes)

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

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1890s 19th century arrogance based on true story british colonial british raj caste system challenge colonialism countryside cricket drought gujarati musical patriotism period drama sports taxes teamwork untouchable village

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