On the Trail of Mark Twain with Peter Ustinov (1999)
Directed by Michael Waldman
Genres - Historical Film, Travel |
Sub-Genres - Armchair Travel, Biography |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Kathleen Wildasin
Based on Mark Twain's highly acclaimed book Following the Equator, On the Trail of Mark Twain With Sir Peter Ustinov: A Riddle at Every Turn -- Vol. 3 is the third episode in a four-part PBS travel documentary series. The 60-minute program features actor and journalist Peter Ustinov traveling to Sri Lanka and India. Highlights include visits to Darjeeling and Bombay as well as a boat trip down the Ganges River. Other tapes in the series include: On the Trail of Mark Twain With Sir Peter Ustinov: Isles of Paradise -- Vol. 1, On the Trail of Mark Twain With Sir Peter Ustinov: Beautiful Death -- Vol. 2, and On the Trail of Mark Twain With Sir Peter Ustinov: Such a Wonderful Thing -- Vol. 4.
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Buddhism, India (subcontinent), journey, monastery, on-the-road, Tibet, train [locomotive], traveling, writing
