
Waiting for the Barbarians(2020)
Overview
At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.
Director
Ciro Guerra
Studio
AMBI Group
Revenue
$761K
Cast

Mark Rylance
as The Magistrate

Johnny Depp
as Colonel Joll

Robert Pattinson
as Officer Mandel

Gana Bayarsaikhan
as The Girl

Greta Scacchi
as Mai

David Dencik
as The Clerk

Sam Reid
as The Lieutenant

Harry Melling
as Garrison Soldier #4

Bill Milner
as Garrison Soldier #5
Gursed Dalkhsuren
as Old Prisoner

Tserendagva Purevdorj
as Old Barbarian

Hami Belal
as Joll's Man #1
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$761K
Production Companies
AMBI Group • Infinitum Nihil • Ithaca Pictures
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Where can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Waiting for the Barbarians (2020).
What is Waiting for the Barbarians about?▼
At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.
Who directed Waiting for the Barbarians?▼
Waiting for the Barbarians was directed by Ciro Guerra and released in 2020. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Waiting for the Barbarians?▼
Waiting for the Barbarians has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Waiting for the Barbarians?▼
The cast of Waiting for the Barbarians includes Mark Rylance as The Magistrate, Johnny Depp as Colonel Joll, Robert Pattinson as Officer Mandel, Gana Bayarsaikhan as The Girl, Greta Scacchi as Mai and more.
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