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The Guru

Synopsis

The Guru is a mishap-laden, cross-cultural tale about the search for the American dream. A young Indian dance teacher Ramu Gupta embarks for New York City, in pursuit of fame and fortune only to find himself working as a waiter in an Indian restaurant. Through an encounter with Sharonna, a beautiful adult-film star, the shy, inexperienced Ramu is mistaken for a spiritual healer - the Guru of Sex - and becomes an overnight celebrity. Fame comes at a price, however, and Ramu must choose between his newfound notoriety and his growing love for the beautiful Sharonna.

Details

Year
2002
Type of project
Features
Running time
tbc
Format
35mm
Director
Daisy Von Scherler Mayer
Producer
David Crockett
Co-Producer
David Crockett
Editor
Cara Silverman
Screenwriter
Tracey Jackson
Director of Photography
John de Borman
Sound
Michael Barosky
Composer
David Carbonara
Principal cast
Jimi Mistry, Heather Graham, Marisa Tomei

Genre

Woman Director Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Working Title Films

Oxford House
76 Oxford Street, London W1D 1BS
UK

T 00 44 (0) 20 7307 3000

Sales Company

United International Pictures

45 Beadon Road
London W6 0EG
UK

T 00 44 (0) 20 8741 9041

www.uip.com

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