The English Patient (1996)
In love, there are no boundaries.
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
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 162 min
Release Date: November 14, 1996
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes - Almásy
- Juliette Binoche - Hana
- Willem Dafoe - David Caravaggio
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Katharine Clifton
- Naveen Andrews - Sikh Kip
- Colin Firth - Geoffrey Clifton
- Julian Wadham - Madox
- Torri Higginson - Mary
- Jürgen Prochnow - Major Muller
- Kevin Whately - Sgt. Hardy
Screenplay
- Anthony Minghella (Screenplay)
- Michael Ondaatje (Novel)
Music: Gabriel Yared
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Walter Murch
Production: Miramax, The Saul Zaentz Company, Tiger Moth Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, العربية, English
Budget: $27M
Box Office: $232M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs
Keywords
egypt, secret love, amnesia, airplane, cairo, identity, intelligence, traitor, burn, world war ii, landmine, expedition, cave, sandstorm, cave painting
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The English Patient?
- The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth.
- How long is The English Patient?
- The English Patient has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- What genre is The English Patient?
- The English Patient is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- What is the budget of The English Patient?
- The English Patient had a budget of $27M.
- How much did The English Patient gross?
- The English Patient grossed $232M worldwide.
- Where was The English Patient produced?
- The English Patient was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The English Patient?
- The themes of The English Patient include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.