The Tiger Hunter
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| Directed by | Lena Khan |
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| Starring | Anand Desai-Barochia |
| Cinematography | Patrice Lucien Cochet |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Tiger Hunter is a 2016 American comedy film, written and directed by Lena Khan, and starring Danny Pudi, Jon Heder, Rizwan Manji, Karen David, Iqbal Theba, Samuel Page, Kevin Pollak, Michael McMillian and Anand Desai-Barochia. The film had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on April 21, 2016.[1]
Plot
A young Indian man comes to 1970s America on a quest for success, only to end up concocting an elaborate farce with a group of misfit roommates in order to woo his childhood crush.
Cast
- Danny Pudi as Sami Malik
- Jon Heder as Alex
- Rizwan Manji as Babu
- Karen David as Ruby
- Iqbal Theba General Iqbal
- Kevin Pollak as Mr. Womack
- Samuel Page as Kenneth
- Michael McMillian as Winston
- Anand Desai-Barochiaa as Vikram
- Samba Schutte as Kareem
Production
In January 2013, it was announced that Lena Khan would be directing a comedy film titled The Tiger Hunter from her own script.[2] The film was funded through a Kickstarter campaign.[3] In August 2014, it was confirmed that the cast included Danny Pudi, Jon Heder, Iqbal Theba, Kevin Pollak, Karen David, and Samuel Page.[4][5]
Release
The film will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on April 21, 2016.[6]
References
- ^ Levine, Syndey (April 5, 2016). "World Premiere of 'The Tiger Hunter' to Open the 32nd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival". Indiewire.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Yasin, Sara (January 31, 2013). "The Tiger Hunter: Interview with Filmmaker Lena Khan". Patheos.
- ^ Rocha, Kelsey (February 4, 2013). "UCLA alumna Lena Khan fundraises for 'The Tiger Hunter'". Daily Bruin.
- ^ "Danny Pudi stars in The Tiger Hunter". Live for Films. August 27, 2014.
- ^ Dayala, Farheen (September 4, 2014). "Muslimah filmmaker, Lena Khan, directs her first feature-length film". Illume.
- ^ Levine, Syndey (April 5, 2016). "World Premiere of 'The Tiger Hunter' to Open the 32nd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival". Indiewire.com. Retrieved April 12, 2016.