


Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
June 2001
The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
Runtime:
3 hours 53 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
hi
Budget:
$5,200,000.00
Revenue:
$8,100,000.00
Director:
Ashutosh Gowariker