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East Is East

East Is East

A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.

In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: East Is East
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1999-05-14
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 6.539/10 (217 votes)
  • Budget: $3,800,000
  • Revenue: $28,200,000
  • Production Companies: Assassin Films, Film4 Productions, BBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9351
  • Languages: English, Russian, Urdu, Hindi

Cast & Crew

Om Puri

Om Puri

as George Khan

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

as Ella Khan

Ian Aspinall

Ian Aspinall

as Nazir Khan

Jimi Mistry

Jimi Mistry

as Tariq Khan

Archie Panjabi

Archie Panjabi

as Meenah Khan

Jordan Routledge

Jordan Routledge

as Sajid Khan

Chris Bisson

Chris Bisson

as Saleem Khan

Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol

as Auntie Annie

Emil Marwa

Emil Marwa

as Maneer Khan

Raji James

Raji James

as Abdul Khan

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Trailers & Clips

East is East

External Links

Keywords

daughterjealousymuslimnorthern englandhippiereligious educationparent child relationshipfaithtraditionculture clash1970smodern societyislamintegrationcultural differencebritish asian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Is East?

East Is East is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1999-05-14.

Who are the main actors in East Is East?

The main cast includes Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Ian Aspinall, Jimi Mistry, Archie Panjabi, .

Where can I watch East Is East online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if East Is East is available.

Is East Is East based on a true story?

A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.

What is the IMDb rating of East Is East?

East Is East has an IMDb rating of 6.539/10 based on 217 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of East Is East?

The movie had a production budget of $3,800,000 and earned $28,200,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for East Is East?

The soundtrack was composed by Assassin Films, Film4 Productions, BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was East Is East filmed?

East Is East was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is East Is East?

The total runtime of East Is East is 97 minutes.

Is East Is East suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to East Is East?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to East Is East.

Does East Is East have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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