The English Patient
“In love, there are no boundaries.”
Synopsis
In the 1930s, Count Almásy 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.
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The English Patient | Official Trailer (HD) - Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-16
Top Cast
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Ralph Fiennes
Almásy
Juliette Binoche
Hana
Willem Dafoe
David Caravaggio
Kristin Scott Thomas
Katharine Clifton
Naveen Andrews
Sikh Kip
Colin Firth
Geoffrey Clifton
Julian Wadham
Madox
Torri Higginson
Mary
Jürgen Prochnow
Major Muller
Kevin Whately
Sgt. Hardy
Clive Merrison
Fenelon-Barnes
Nino Castelnuovo
D'Agostino
Hichem Rostom
Fouad
Peter Rühring
Bermann
Geordie Johnson
Oliver
Liisa Repo-Martell
Jan
Raymond Coulthard
Rupert Douglas
Philip Whitchurch
Corporal Dade
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 31, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$232M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.59x
+$205M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Minghella
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- The English Patient
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $232M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, The Saul Zaentz Company, Tiger Moth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella, Michael Ondaatje
Gabriel Yared
John Seale
Walter Murch
Harvey Weinstein, Saul Zaentz, Scott Greenstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Roth
Costume Design
John Seale
Director of Photography
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Saul Zaentz
Producer
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Anthony Minghella
Screenplay
Anthony Minghella
Director
Walter Murch
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The English Patient
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What is The English Patient about?
In the 1930s, Count Almásy 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.
Who directed The English Patient?
The English Patient was directed by Anthony Minghella.
Who stars in The English Patient?
The principal cast of The English Patient includes Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews.
When was The English Patient released and how long is it?
The English Patient was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The English Patient?
The English Patient had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $232M at the worldwide box office (8.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The English Patient?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The English Patient was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is The English Patient based on a book or true story?
The English Patient is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Ondaatje".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The English Patient?
The English Patient holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).