THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1986
Massey Sahib
Overview
In a small, tribal district town of Central India in 1929, Francis Massey is the 'English Type Babu' at the Deputy Commissioner's office. Massey believes that because he is Christian and can speak English, he is a cut above other Indians and not very different from the white sahibs he serves. For a man of lowly birth, Massey has risen to a dizzying height. On the other hand, he acknowledges no realistic limits to his own free spirit. Whenever the real world fails him, he improvises - boldly, imaginatively. Alas, the unsmiling, implacable machinery of the Raj has no room for Massey Sahib, the travelling salesman, road foreman and entertainer. Right up to the bitter end, Massey believes that Deputy Commissioner Adam Sahib will step in and save him.
A closer look
Massey Sahib (1986) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Pradip Krishen. The cast includes Raghubir Yadav, Arundhati Roy, Veerendra Saxena, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy. Runtime: 119 minutes.
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Massey Sahib FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Massey Sahib?
Massey Sahib is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Massey Sahib?
Our source metadata lists 29 April 1986. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Massey Sahib?
The listed director is Pradip Krishen.
Who is in the cast of Massey Sahib?
The available cast credits include Raghubir Yadav, Arundhati Roy, Veerendra Saxena, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Madan Lal. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Massey Sahib?
The recorded runtime is 119 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Massey Sahib?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Massey Sahib about?
In a small, tribal district town of Central India in 1929, Francis Massey is the 'English Type Babu' at the Deputy Commissioner's office. Massey believes that because he is Christian and can speak English, he is a cut above other Indians and not very different from the white sahibs he serves. For a man of lowly birth, Massey has risen to a dizzying height. On the other hand, he acknowledges no realistic limits to his own free spirit. Whenever the real world fails him, he improvises - boldly, imaginatively. Alas, the unsmiling, implacable machinery of the Raj has no room for Massey Sahib, the travelling salesman, road foreman and entertainer. Right up to the bitter end, Massey believes that Deputy Commissioner Adam Sahib will step in and save him.
