Mississippi Masala(1991)
“Passion. Tradition. Mix it up.”
Overview
Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African-American communities.
Director
Mira Nair
Studio
Cinecom Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Demetrius Williams
Sarita Choudhury
as Mina
Roshan Seth
as Jay
Sharmila Tagore
as Kinnu
Charles S. Dutton
as Tyrone Williams
Joe Seneca
as Williben Williams
Ranjit Chowdhry
as Anil
Mohan Gokhale
as Pontiac
Mohan Agashe
as Kanti Napkin
Tico Wells
as Dexter Williams
Yvette Hawkins
as Aunt Rose
Aanjjan Srivastav
as Jammubhai
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Cinecom Pictures • Mirabai Films • Film Four International
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mississippi Masala?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mississippi Masala (1991).
What is Mississippi Masala about?▼
Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African-American communities.
Who directed Mississippi Masala?▼
Mississippi Masala was directed by Mira Nair and released in 1991. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Mississippi Masala?▼
Mississippi Masala has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Mississippi Masala?▼
The cast of Mississippi Masala includes Denzel Washington as Demetrius Williams, Sarita Choudhury as Mina, Roshan Seth as Jay, Sharmila Tagore as Kinnu, Charles S. Dutton as Tyrone Williams and more.
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