Provoked (2006)
Provoked: A True Story (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 53min
- Biography, Crime
- 06 Apr 2007 (UK)
- Movie
Based on the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman, who was abused by her husband for 10 years. After killing her husband in self-defense, Ahluwalia is imprisoned as those close to her fight to set her free.
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Cast
| Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | ... |
Kiranjit Ahluwalia
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Michael Watson | ... |
Barman
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| Miranda Richardson | ... |
Veronica 'Ronnie'
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| Naveen Andrews | ... |
Deepak Ahluwalia
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| Nandita Das | ... |
Radha Dalal
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| Rebecca Pidgeon | ... |
Miriam Taylor
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| Nicholas Irons | ... |
PC James O'Connell
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... |
Edward Foster
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| Steve McFadden | ... |
DS Ron Meyers
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| Deborah Moore | ... |
Jackie
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Leena Dhingra | ... |
Sheela Ahluwalia
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Raji James | ... |
Anil Gupta
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| Lorraine Bruce | ... |
Doreen
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| Derek Smee | ... |
Lord Justice Taylor
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Harpreet Singh Nandra | ... |
Sandeep Ahluwalia
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Raoul Pattra | ... |
Rajeev D. Ahluwalia
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| Shaheen Khan | ... |
Jamila
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| Karen David | ... |
Asha
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Maxine Finch | ... |
Lula
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| Julie T. Wallace | ... |
Gladys
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| Ray Panthaki | ... |
Ravi
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Peter Benedict | ... |
Dr. Manning
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Freya Berry | ... |
Dr. Emma Stillman
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| Eric Carte | ... |
Judge
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| Jason Cheater | ... |
Prison van driver
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Christina Thornton | ... |
Commander Kate Halloran
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| Guy Siner | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Wendy Albiston | ... |
Guard Miller
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| Judith Jacob | ... |
Guard Tyler
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John Fearman | ... |
Fire Fighter
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Debbie Lynton | ... |
Clerk of the court
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Helen McNee | ... |
Nurse
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Vonda Barnes | ... |
Cook
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| Tim Wallers | ... |
Jury Foreman
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Marsha Rice | ... |
Neighbour
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| Claire Louise Amias | ... |
Young Nurse
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Guy Oliver-Watts | ... |
Pathologist
(as Guy Oliver Watts)
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Jonathan Tanner | ... |
Prison Doctor
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| William Maxwell | ... |
Judge Swinton Thomas
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Christopher Wells | ... |
Bailiff
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Richard Haddon | ... |
Arson Inspector
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Mandy Fuller | ... |
Probation Officer
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Jacqueline De Peza | ... |
Prison Officer
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Naila Raza | ... |
Kiranjit's sister
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Mandy Gordon | ... |
Receptionist QC Chambers
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Yasmin Ara | ... |
Duty Nurse
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John Alford | ... |
Legal Aid Solicitor
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Eamon Cann | ... |
Mover
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Mohan Chopra | ... |
Restaurant Announcer
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Satti | ... |
Restaurant Singer
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Antara Bhardwaj | ... |
Restaurant Singer
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Paramjit Singh Sandhu | ... |
Sikh Priest
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Ashwani Chopra | ... |
News Vendor
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Directed by
| Jag Mundhra | ||
Written by
| Carl Austin | ... | () |
| Rahila Gupta | ... | () |
Produced by
| Ashwani Chopra | ... | line producer |
| Nigel Glynn-Davies | ... | executive producer |
| Jayabalan Murali Manohar | ... | producer (as Jayabalan Manohar Murali) |
| Sunanda Murali Manohar | ... | producer |
Music by
| A.R. Rahman | ||
Cinematography by
| Madhu Ambat | ||
Editing by
| Sanjeev Mirajkar | ||
| Jag Mundhra | ||
Editorial Department
| Jonathan Yau | ... | telecine colourist |
Casting By
| Uzma Xina Kang | ||
| Patricia Rose | ||
Art Direction by
| Jamilyn Parks | ... | (poster art) |
| Emily Straight | ||
Costume Design by
| Sarah Tapscott | ||
Makeup Department
| Vicky Kraft | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Michelle Watson | ... | makeup designer |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Antara Bhardwaj | ... | chief assistant director |
| Philip Booth | ... | daily crowd assistant director |
| Simon Downes | ... | additional assistant director |
| Ian Dray | ... | first assistant director |
| Uzma Xina Kang | ... | chief assistant director |
| Amit Mandre | ... | third assistant director |
| Justin Murphy | ... | second assistant director |
| Andy Pearson | ... | third assistant director |
| Nick Simmonds | ... | third assistant director |
| Lee Tailor | ... | second assistant director |
| Jamie Voss | ... | day player third assistant director |
| Kevin Westley | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Eamon Cann | ... | stand-by carpenter (as Eamonn Cann) |
| George Dean | ... | hod painter |
| Martin Kane | ... | dressing props |
| Lee Wiseman | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Alagiakoothan | ... | sound effects editor |
| C. Anand | ... | sound |
| Ajith Abraham George | ... | asst sound mixer |
| Manohari Gowri | ... | dialogue editor (as Manoharo Gauri) |
| Shyam Sundar S. | ... | sound editor |
| C. Sethu | ... | sound effects editor |
| Kartik Sharma V | ... | music engineer |
| H. Sridhar | ... | re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Elayaraja | ... | smoke artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mahesh Dalvi | ... | lighting |
| Simon Gilmour | ... | clapper loader |
| Matt Lopez-Dias | ... | grip |
| Vipin Mohan | ... | operating cameraman |
| Rajesh Rajilal | ... | assistant camera |
| R.M. Swamy | ... | assistant cinematographer |
Casting Department
| Mohan Chopra | ... | casting associate |
| Chuck Douglas | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rubianca Atwal | ... | costume supervisor |
| Elizabeth Healy | ... | costume assistant |
| Katherine Swan | ... | costume daily |
Location Management
| Lee Alliston | ... | key location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Helen Andre | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Antara Bhardwaj | ... | assistant: director |
| Murli Chhatwani | ... | distribution |
| Catherine Golding | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Greg McManus | ... | production assistant |
| Kay Mitchell | ... | set runner |
| Truan Munro | ... | runner |
| Tracy O'Riordan | ... | production co-coordinator |
| Laura Sophie Ware | ... | assistant coordinator |
Production Companies
- Raj Film Productions (Jag Mundhra)
Distributors
- Eros Worldwide (2007) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2007) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Panorama Studios (2006) (India) (theatrical)
- Eagle Films (2006) (Non-US) (Middle East)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Molinare Studio (post-production facilities)
- SA19 (extras casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
'Provoked' is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after marrying Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first, then started to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. He also subjected her to spousal rape. After 10 years and two children with him, out of fear she sets him on fire while he is sleeping, two hours after another scene of domestic violence. He succumbs to the injuries and she is sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder. However, the Southall Black Sisters, an NGO organization which fights against domestic violence, helps her get justice. After spending 3 1/2 years in jail, she is set free and reunited with her two children. Written by A. Bose |
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| Taglines | In prison she found freedom See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,598,870 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP140,104, 08 Apr 2007 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In order to appeal to those who don't speak English in India, the film was dubbed in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Shrek the Third/Once/Even Money/The Wendell Baker Story/Provkoed (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Fly Away See more » |