Ismail Merchant Quotes

1936–2005 India

Ismail Merchant (born Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman; 25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer; co-founder of Merchant Ivory Productions.

India
Film producers

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It should be a good story— speak about a time and place that is permanent. It should capture something wonderful with some great characters whether it's set in the past or in the future.

On the making of good films. Interview with the Associated Press (2004)

When we first began, Ruth told us she had never written a screenplay. That was not a problem since I had never produced a feature film and Jim had never directed one.

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