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The Jewel in the Crown(1984)
64%
23 Votes
Overview
In India, during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United Kingdom
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Top 1 Billed Cast
Tim Pigott-Smith
Ronald Merrick
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