Roger of the Raj

A silly, fast-moving sketch of imperial pomposity and revolutionary chaos, played with deadpan earnestness and a lot of comic etiquette.

Directed by

Jim Franklin

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Michael Palin, Richard Vernon, Joan Sanderson

Overview

On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encouraged by socialist Latin teacher Mr Hopper,dreams of equality and opening a tea shop with his sweet-heart Miranda. After a sojourn in India where various officers shoot themselves to atone for breaches in etiquette Roger gets caught up in Hopper's attempt to bring the Russian revolution to England but is rescued from the chaos by Miranda in time for them to pursue their dream.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, whimsical and light. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Class, politics, love, rebellion

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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