Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011)

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

Writers:

Simon Beaufoy, Paul Torday (novel)

Stars:

Amr Waked, Emily Blunt, Ewan McGregor

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amr Waked	...	Sheikh Muhammed
Emily Blunt	...	Harriet
Catherine Steadman	...	Ashley
Tom Mison	...	Capt. Robert Mayers
Ewan McGregor	...	Dr. Alfred Jones
Rachael Stirling	...	Mary Jones
Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Patricia Maxwell
Tom Beard	...	Peter Maxwell
Jill Baker	...	Betty Burnside
Conleth Hill	...	Bernard Sugden
Alex Taylor-McDowall	...	Edward Maxwell
Matilda White	...	Abby Maxwell
Otto Farrant	...	Joshua Maxwell
Hamish Gray	...	Malcolm
Clive Wood	...	Tom Price-Williams

Storyline

A visionary sheik believes his passion for the peaceful pastime of salmon fishing can enrich the lives of his people, and he dreams of bringing the sport to the not so fish-friendly desert. Willing to spare no expense, he instructs his representative to turn the dream into reality, an extraordinary feat that will require the involvement of Britain's leading fisheries expert who happens to think the project both absurd and unachievable. That is, until the Prime Minister's overzealous press secretary latches on to it as a 'good will' story. Now, this unlikely team will put it all on the line and embark on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible.

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Plot Keywords:

salmon | sheikh | faith | desert | press | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence and sexual content, and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

20 April 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

Lov na losose u Jemenu

Filming Locations:

Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$225,894 (USA) (9 March 2012)

Gross:

$9,025,107 (USA) (1 June 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

UK Film Council, BBC Films, CBS Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ewan McGregor had to learn the art of fly fishing for his role as Dr. Alfred Jones.

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Goofs

When Harriet and Dr Jones are eating at a restaurant for the first time, Dr Jones empties his glass, yet in the next scene the glass is full again. This happens a few times throughout the scene.

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Quotes

Dr. Alfred Jones: There was a moment when I had everything, but... Well, now I don't know what to do.
Sheikh Muhammed: When the time comes, you will know.

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Connections

Referenced in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen: The Fisherman in the Middle East (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Where You Go"
Written by The Young Romans
Performed by The Young Romans

User Reviews

Just a Joy to Watch

Seriously, "Salmon Fishing in The Yemen" is simply a joy to watch. Not since "Hugo" have I seen a film with so much heart to it. What makes this such a joy is its impish sense of humor, irreverence toward the British government, the simply delightful acting of leads McGregor and Blunt (who has never looked so good as she does here), the appealing nature of so many characters, and, perhaps most of all, its unpredictability. The audience enjoyed an awful lot of laugh out loud moments, a few tears, and a bit of excitement and danger. The film had you rooting for its the Sheik and the two lead characters -- and unlike all too many films, you don't see where it's going. If you enjoy a whopping good time at the flicks, this is a film you should see on the big screen while you still can.