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The English Patient

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 2h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
188K
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Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)
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At the close of World War II, 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.At the close of World War II, 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.At the close of World War II, 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.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
188K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,402
181
  • Director
    • Anthony Minghella
  • Writers
    • Michael Ondaatje(novel)
    • Anthony Minghella(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Juliette Binoche
    • Willem Dafoe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anthony Minghella
  • Writers
    • Michael Ondaatje(novel)
    • Anthony Minghella(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Juliette Binoche
    • Willem Dafoe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 549User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 9 Oscars
      • 62 wins & 77 nominations total

    Videos3

    The English Patient
    Trailer 1:42
    The English Patient
    The English Patient: Miramax Collectors Edition
    Trailer 0:59
    The English Patient: Miramax Collectors Edition
    'The English Patient' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:29
    'The English Patient' | Anniversary Mashup

    Photos115

    Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)
    Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)
    Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)
    Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)
    Juliette Binoche in The English Patient (1996)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)
    Willem Dafoe in The English Patient (1996)
    Ralph Fiennes in The English Patient (1996)
    Anthony Minghella and Saul Zaentz in The English Patient (1996)
    Juliette Binoche in The English Patient (1996)
    Michael Ondaatje in The English Patient (1996)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in The English Patient (1996)

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Almásyas Almásy
    Juliette Binoche
    Juliette Binoche
    • Hanaas Hana
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Caravaggioas Caravaggio
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Katharine Cliftonas Katharine Clifton
    Naveen Andrews
    Naveen Andrews
    • Kipas Kip
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Geoffrey Cliftonas Geoffrey Clifton
    Julian Wadham
    Julian Wadham
    • Madoxas Madox
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Major Mulleras Major Muller
    Kevin Whately
    Kevin Whately
    • Hardyas Hardy
    Clive Merrison
    Clive Merrison
    • Fenelon-Barnesas Fenelon-Barnes
    Nino Castelnuovo
    Nino Castelnuovo
    • D'Agostinoas D'Agostino
    Hichem Rostom
    • Fouadas Fouad
    Peter Rühring
    • Bermannas Bermann
    Geordie Johnson
    • Oliveras Oliver
    Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson
    • Maryas Mary
    Liisa Repo-Martell
    Liisa Repo-Martell
    • Janas Jan
    Raymond Coulthard
    Raymond Coulthard
    • Rupert Douglasas Rupert Douglas
    Philip Whitchurch
    Philip Whitchurch
    • Corporal Dadeas Corporal Dade
    • Director
      • Anthony Minghella
    • Writers
      • Michael Ondaatje(novel)
      • Anthony Minghella(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ralph Fiennes' burn make-up took five hours to apply every day. Fiennes insisted that the full body make-up be applied even for the scenes where only his head would be filmed.
    • Goofs
      When the British soldiers are discussing getting through the mountains, one says, "The Bell maps show a way," to which another replies, "Let's hope he was right." In fact Bell was Gertrude Bell, the first woman to be hired as a British military intelligence officer.
    • Quotes

      Katharine Clifton: My darling. I'm waiting for you. How long is the day in the dark? Or a week? The fire is gone, and I'm horribly cold. I really should drag myself outside but then there'd be the sun. I'm afraid I waste the light on the paintings, not writing these words. We die. We die rich with lovers and tribes, tastes we have swallowed, bodies we've entered and swum up like rivers. Fears we've hidden in - like this wretched cave. I want all this marked on my body. We are the real countries. Not boundaries drawn on maps with the names of powerful men. I know you'll come carry me out to the Palace of Winds. That's what I've wanted: to walk in such a place with you. With friends, on an earth without maps. The lamp has gone out and I'm writing in the darkness.

    • Crazy credits
      Disclaimer in end credits: "While a number of the characters who appear in this film are based on historical figures, and while many of the areas described - such as the Cave of Swimmers and its surrounding desert - exist and were explored in the 1930s, it is important to stress that this story is a fiction and that the portraits of the characters who appear in it are fictional, as are some of the events and journeys."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Space Jam/The Mirror Has Two Faces/The English Patient/Breaking the Waves (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Yes! We Have No Bananas
      (1923)

      Music and Lyrics by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn (as Irving Conn)

      Published by Skidmore Music Co., Inc.

    User reviews549

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    as below
    I like this movie above all others. It is "multi-layered"; there is so much to see and appreciate. Every viewing brings a new appreciation of the story-line, the plot and the characters. Faultlessly acted and extremely enjoyable if you take the time to watch it and appreciate it. I love the interaction between the players; the subtle relationships; the period atmosphere. Ralph Fiennes is perfectly cast as the brooding lover and Geoffrey the wronged husband is beautifully underplayed by Colin Firth. The scene in the sand storm where Catherine & El-masy are discussing the different types of sand storms is one of the high-lights of the film and where the affair really starts. The other relationship between Hanna & El-masy is yet another "layer" of the movie which is totally enchanting (and heart-rending). A worthy winner of so many awards.
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    • gordie02
    • Jan 20, 2005

    FAQ3

    • Is 'The English Patient' based on a book?
    • How did Geoffrey (Katharine's husband) know she was having an affair?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Juliette Binoche: The Art of Being - Official Fansite
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Англійський пацієнт
    • Filming locations
      • Mahdia, Tunisia
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Tiger Moth Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $78,676,425
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $278,439
      • Nov 17, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $231,976,425
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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