East Is East
– In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakista..
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.
02 Jun 2000
English, Urdu
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Damien O'Donnell
Ayub Khan-Din (play), Ayub Khan-Din (screenplay)
Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jordan Routledge, Archie Panjabi
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.
Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 16 wins & 10 nominations.
Miramax Films