An 18-year-old Mumbai orphan (Dev Patel) is one question away from winning 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' He is arrested under suspicion of cheating and the events of his life are explored to explain how he knows the answers. Directed by Danny Boyle.
Film Trivia
- Mercedes-Benz asked that their logo be removed from any scenes taking place in the slums. Danny Boyle claims this is because they were afraid the poverty-stricken area would affect their image.
- For the scene where the young Jamal jumps through the toilet, peanut butter and chocolate was used as a substitute for human waste.
- Director Danny Boyle placed the salary of the three lead child actors in a trust that is to be released to them when they finish school at 16.
- The film is based upon Vikas Swarup's novel Q & A.
- This is the first film since Schindler's List in 1994 to win Best Picture, Director and Screenplay at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and the Oscars.
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Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Tanay Chheda, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar, Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, Rubina Ali, Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail
Genre: Drama, Romance
Price: £3.99
Certificate: 15
Year: 2008
Duration: 115 mins
Also available in high definition: £4.79