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The English Patient (1996)

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User Rating: 7.2/10 (42,560 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Anthony Minghella
Writers (WGA):
Michael Ondaatje (novel)
Anthony Minghella (screenplay)
Release Date:
15 November 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Romance | Drama | War more
Tagline:
In love, there are no boundaries. more
Plot:
At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Won 9 Oscars. Another 41 wins & 37 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(46 articles)
Scott Thomas Flies With The Seagull (From WENN. 1 July 2008, 3:13 PM, PDT)
Bafta Award To Honour Minghella (From WENN. 11 April 2008, 4:58 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
The greatest romance movie of all time? Probably... more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality, some violence and language.
Runtime:
162 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
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Company:
Miramax Films more

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Trivia:
Originally, 20th Century Fox was to finance the film, but disputes arose between the studio and the producers over casting. In particular, Fox preferred a more well-known actress to play Katharine Clifton instead of Kristin Scott Thomas; Demi Moore was lobbying particularly hard for the role. After the producers refused to give in on a series of casting choices, Fox backed out of the film, and the project was uncertain just as production was about to begin. However, within a few weeks - during which the cast and crew stayed on in Italy without knowing if the film would be made - the film was picked up by Miramax. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Extras in the Cairo market are wearing burnooses (hooded robes). These are worn in Tunisia (where the Egyptian scenes in the film were shot), but not in Egypt. more
Quotes:
Katharine Clifton: I wanted to meet the man who could write such a long paper with so few adjectives. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Nanny: You Bette Your Life (#4.23)" (1997) more
Soundtrack:
It's Only a Paper Moon more

FAQ

How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
How did Geoffrey (Katharine's husband) know she was having an affair?
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71 out of 102 people found the following comment useful:-
The greatest romance movie of all time? Probably..., 7 May 2001
10/10
Author: Mercedes-6 from London, England

I've seen a few movies in my time, but this one is exceptional. You'll have to watch it more than once to truly appreciate it, it is emotionally very complex, it explores love and passion at it's most extreme and it's cinematography is just breathtaking. The character of the Count is intensely passionate and tragic without him having to raise his voice or indeed leave his bed, the film is perfectly cast and perfectly acted. The film has a sort of mathematical precision and perfection to it which is rare these days. It combines action, love, tragedy, drama and politics all in one. This movie is unmissable, all the hype surrounding it and all the awards cannot begin to do it any justice. Hats off to Michael Ondaatje for writing the incredible book on which it is based.

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