The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 British television miniseries based on Paul Scott's The Raj Quartet novels. In India during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue. The critically acclaimed drama explores the complex relationships between the British colonizers and the Indian population, focusing on themes of cultural clash, racial tension, and the decline of the empire.
Release date: 1984-01-09
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Orginal language: English
Directors: Paul Scott, Irene Shubik
Writers: Paul Scott, Irene Shubik, Ken Taylor
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Main cast
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Christopher Morahan - Producer, Milly Preece - Producer, Denis Forman - Executive Producer, Paul Scott - Writer, Irene Shubik - Writer, Milly Preece - Associate Producer, George Fenton - Music, Ray Goode - Director of Photography, Edward Mansell - Editor, Ken Taylor - Writer