The Mystic Masseur
2001 · 5.5/10
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Ismail Merchant
Director & actor · born 25 December 1936 · Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Ismail Merchant (born Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman; 25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer and director. He worked for many years in collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions which included director (and Merchant's longtime professional and domestic partner) James Ivory as well as screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six Academy Awards.
Where to start: The Mystic Masseur (2001).
As director 7
As actor 14
Merchant Ivory
2024 · 7.7/10
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A Cooler Climate
2022 · 8.0/10
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A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
2005 · 10.0/10
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The Song of the Little Road
2003 · 10.0/10
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Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
2001 · 6.5/10
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Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
2001 · 7.0/10
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The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
2001 · 6.5/10
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Jefferson in Paris
1995 · 5.1/10
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Slaves of New York
1989 · 5.4/10
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The Wandering Company
1984 · 8.0/10
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Heat and Dust
1983 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Bombay Talkie
1970 · 5.6/10
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Shakespeare-Wallah
1965 · 6.5/10
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The Householder
1963 · 6.2/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Ismail Merchant movie?
By viewer score, The Mystic Masseur (2001) at 5.5/10.
What are Ismail Merchant’s most popular movies?
Lumière & Company, Jefferson in Paris, Heat and Dust.
How many movies has Ismail Merchant made?
21 films on TMDB, 7 as director, 14 as actor.