The Physician(2013)
“A journey out of darkness into light”
Overview
England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.
Director
Philipp Stölzl
Studio
Pixomondo
Budget
$36M
Revenue
$57M
Cast
Tom Payne
as Robert 'Rob' Cole
Stellan Skarsgård
as Barber
Olivier Martinez
as Shah Ala ad Daula
Emma Rigby
as Rebecca
Ben Kingsley
as Ibn Sina
Elyas M'Barek
as Karim
Fahri Yardım
as Davout Hosein
Makram J. Khoury
as Imam
Michael Marcus
as Mirdin
Stanley Townsend
as Bar Kappara
Emil Marwa
as Tuveh Ben Meir
Martin Hancock
as Merlin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$36M
Box Office
$57M
Production Companies
Pixomondo • CinePostproduction • Cine Mobil
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Physician?▼
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What is The Physician about?▼
England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.
Who directed The Physician?▼
The Physician was directed by Philipp Stölzl and released in 2013. It is a adventure, drama, history film.
How long is The Physician?▼
The Physician has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
Who stars in The Physician?▼
The cast of The Physician includes Tom Payne as Robert 'Rob' Cole, Stellan Skarsgård as Barber, Olivier Martinez as Shah Ala ad Daula, Emma Rigby as Rebecca, Ben Kingsley as Ibn Sina and more.
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