Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
At the end of the world his real journey began.
Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
Cast
- Brad Pitt - Heinrich Harrer
- Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk - Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old
- David Thewlis - Peter Aufschnaiter
- BD Wong - Ngawang Jigme
- Mako - Kungo Tsarong
- Lhakpa Tsamchoe - Pema Lhaki
- Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė - Ingrid Harrer
- Duncan Fraser - British Officer
- Danny Denzongpa - Regent
- Victor Wong Chi-Keung - Chinese 'Amban'
Screenplay
- Heinrich Harrer (Novel)
- Becky Johnston (Screenplay)
Themes
Mountain Climb and Storm Survival, Survival Struggle in the Wilderness, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Majesty and the Wild
Keywords
himalaya mountain range, buddhism, buddhist monk, world war ii, prisoner of war, mountain, monsoon, austria, tibet, mountaineer, lhasa, wedding, based on memoir or autobiography, people's liberation army
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Seven Years in Tibet about?
- Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
- Who directed Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
- Who stars in Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet stars Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis, BD Wong, Mako, Lhakpa Tsamchoe.
- How long is Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet is a Adventure, Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet had a budget of $70M.
- How much did Seven Years in Tibet gross?
- Seven Years in Tibet grossed $131M worldwide.
- Where was Seven Years in Tibet produced?
- Seven Years in Tibet was produced in United States of America, France.
- What are the themes of Seven Years in Tibet?
- The themes of Seven Years in Tibet include: Mountain Climb and Storm Survival, Survival Struggle in the Wilderness, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Majesty and the Wild.