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The English Patient (1996)

R  162 min  -  Romance | Drama | War   -  15 November 1996 (USA)
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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.

Writers:

Michael Ondaatje (novel), Anthony Minghella (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ralph Fiennes ...
Juliette Binoche ...
Willem Dafoe ...
Kristin Scott Thomas ...
Naveen Andrews ...
Kip
Colin Firth ...
Julian Wadham Julian Wadham ...
Jürgen Prochnow ...
Kevin Whately Kevin Whately ...
Sgt. Hardy
Clive Merrison Clive Merrison ...
Fenelon-Barnes
Nino Castelnuovo Nino Castelnuovo ...
D'Agostino
Hichem Rostom Hichem Rostom ...
Fouad
Peter Rühring Peter Rühring ...
Bermann
Geordie Johnson Geordie Johnson ...
Oliver
Torri Higginson ...
Mary
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Storyline

Beginning in the 1930's, "The English Patient" tells the story of Count Almásy who 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 that is later revealed in a series of flashbacks while Almásy is on his death bed after being horribly burned in a plane crash. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Patient | Love | Flashback | English  | See more »

Taglines:

In memory, love lives forever. See more »

Genres:

Romance | Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, some violence and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | German | Italian | Arabic

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El paciente inglés See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$31,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$278,439 (USA) (17 November 1996) (10 Screens)

Gross:

$231,976,425 (Worldwide) (1997)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Germans who shoot at Almásy's plane at the beginning were actually tourists roped into the production because they couldn't afford any more extras. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: The music that Hanna plays on the bomb-rigged piano does not correspond with the keys that she is actually playing. See more »

Quotes

Hana: There's a man downstairs. He brought us eggs. He might stay.
Almásy: Why? Can he lay eggs?
Hana: He's Canadian.
Almásy: Why are people always so happy when they collide with someone from the same place? What happened in Montreal when you passed a man in the street? Did you invite him to live with you?
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Crazy Credits

The producer and director wish to thank The Tozeur District Governor. See more »


Soundtracks

"Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night)"
(1818) (uncredited)
Music by Franz Gruber
Lyrics by Joseph Mohr
English translation anonymous
Sung by guests at the Christmas party See more »