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COMEDY . 1986 . 1h 51m . English . 3.8/10

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"In love and medicine, malpractice makes perfect"

Banerjee stars as Ram Das, a jobless Indian man who, tired of life in Calcutta, steals money from his father in order to afford a passage to Britain and while there, falls in love with a white woman.

Director Ronald Neame
Starring Victor Banerjee, Warren Mitchell, Geraldine McEwan
3.8/10
Rating
1h 51m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In love and medicine, malpractice makes perfect

Banerjee stars as Ram Das, a jobless Indian man who, tired of life in Calcutta, steals money from his father in order to afford a passage to Britain and while there, falls in love with a white woman.

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Director
Foreign Body was directed by Ronald Neame.
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Cast
Victor Banerjee stars as Ram Das in Foreign Body.
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Year context
Foreign Body was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Foreign Body is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 51m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
3.8/10 (6 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Foreign Body about?
Banerjee stars as Ram Das, a jobless Indian man who, tired of life in Calcutta, steals money from his father in order to afford a passage to Britain and while there, falls in love with a white woman.
How long is Foreign Body?
Foreign Body has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who directed Foreign Body?
Foreign Body was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in Foreign Body?
The cast of Foreign Body includes Victor Banerjee, Warren Mitchell, Geraldine McEwan, Denis Quilley, Amanda Donohoe.
What is the rating of Foreign Body?
Foreign Body has a rating of 3.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy

KEYWORDS (1)

fake doctor
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