australia,adultery,jealousy,tourist,cult,racist,guru,religion,brainwashing,india,woman director,indian guru

Holy Smoke (1999)

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He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!

While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jane Campion
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    Ruth Barron Kate Winslet
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    PJ Waters Harvey Keitel
  • Profile picture of Sophie Lee
    Yvonne Sophie Lee
  • Profile picture of Dan Wyllie
    Robbie Dan Wyllie
  • Profile picture of Paul Goddard
    Tim Paul Goddard
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    Dad Tim Robertson
  • Profile picture of Kerry Walker
    Puss Kerry Walker
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    Bill-Bill Leslie Dayman

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Keywords

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  • india
  • woman director
  • indian guru