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The English Patient(1996)

2h 42mDrama, Romance, WarGerman
7.1/10
2,396 user ratings

In love, there are no boundaries.

Overview

In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.

Director

Anthony Minghella

Studio

Miramax

Budget

$27M

Revenue

$232M

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Cast

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

as Almásy

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

as Hana

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

as David Caravaggio

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

as Katharine Clifton

Naveen Andrews

Naveen Andrews

as Sikh Kip

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

as Geoffrey Clifton

Julian Wadham

Julian Wadham

as Madox

Torri Higginson

Torri Higginson

as Mary

Jürgen Prochnow

Jürgen Prochnow

as Major Muller

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

as Sgt. Hardy

Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

as Fenelon-Barnes

Nino Castelnuovo

Nino Castelnuovo

as D'Agostino

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1996

Runtime

2h 42m

Language

German

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$27M

Box Office

$232M

Production Companies

Miramax • The Saul Zaentz Company • Tiger Moth Productions

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Where can I watch The English Patient?

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What is The English Patient about?

In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.

Who directed The English Patient?

The English Patient was directed by Anthony Minghella and released in 1996. It is a drama, romance, war film.

How long is The English Patient?

The English Patient has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).

Who stars in The English Patient?

The cast of The English Patient includes Ralph Fiennes as Almásy, Juliette Binoche as Hana, Willem Dafoe as David Caravaggio, Kristin Scott Thomas as Katharine Clifton, Naveen Andrews as Sikh Kip and more.

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