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National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin

20242h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Indhu Rubasingham
Release date: 2024-03-01
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin — trailer

About National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin is a 2024 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Indhu Rubasingham, starring Hiran Abeysekera, Azan Ahmed and Ravi Aujla. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader. Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered Gandhi. This gripping play traces Godse's life over 30 years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.

Cast

Hiran Abeysekera

Nathuram Godse

Azan Ahmed

Daulat/British Policeman

Ravi Aujla

Baba

Paul Bazely

Mohandas Gandhi

Ayesha Dharker

Aai

Marc Elliott

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Ravin J. Ganatra

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Raj Ghatak

Kishore

Nadeem Islam

Mithun/Ensemble

Tony Jayawardena

Vinayak Savarkar

Aysha Kala

Vimala

Nicholas Khan

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin in South Africa?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin on Netflix?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin stars Hiran Abeysekera, Azan Ahmed, Ravi Aujla, Paul Bazely and Ayesha Dharker.

When did National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin come out?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin is a 2024 movie directed by Indhu Rubasingham.

What genre is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin is Drama and History film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?+

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin was directed by Indhu Rubasingham.