Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)
Make the Improbable Possible
A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
Director: Lasse Hallström
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: March 9, 2012
Cast
- Ewan McGregor - Dr. Alfred Jones
- Emily Blunt - Harriet Chetwode-Talbot
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Patricia Maxwell
- Rachael Stirling - Mary Jones
- Amr Waked - Sheikh Muhammad
- Catherine Steadman - Ashley
- Tom Mison - Capt. Robert Mayers
- Tom Beard - Peter Maxwell
- Jill Baker - Betty
- Conleth Hill - Bernard Sugden
Screenplay
- Simon Beaufoy (Screenplay)
- Paul Torday (Novel)
Music: Dario Marianelli
Cinematography: Terry Stacey
Editing: Lisa Gunning
Production: BBC Film, Lionsgate UK, UK Film Council, Kudos, Davis Films
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: en
Keywords
husband wife relationship, bureaucracy, desert, salmon, arab, yemen, missing in action, flood, dreamer, public relations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen about?
- A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
- Who directed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was directed by Lasse Hallström.
- Who stars in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen stars Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Amr Waked, Catherine Steadman.
- How long is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen had a budget of $14M.
- How much did Salmon Fishing in the Yemen gross?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen grossed $35M worldwide.
- Where was Salmon Fishing in the Yemen produced?
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was produced in United Kingdom, France.