The English Patient
- Drama
- Romance
- War
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.
The English Patient is a 1996 drama-romance film set against the backdrop of World War II and the Sahara Desert. Starring Ralph Fiennes as Count Almásy, a Hungarian mapmaker, the film weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue during one of history's most turbulent periods. Now available to stream, it remains a classic exploration of passion amid conflict.
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Ralph FiennesAlmásy
Juliette BinocheHana
Willem DafoeDavid Caravaggio
Kristin Scott ThomasKatharine Clifton
Naveen AndrewsSikh Kip
Colin FirthGeoffrey Clifton
Julian WadhamMadox
Torri HigginsonMary
Jürgen ProchnowMajor Muller
Kevin WhatelySgt. Hardy
Clive MerrisonFenelon-Barnes
Nino CastelnuovoD'Agostino
Hichem RostomFouad- Peter RühringBermann
Geordie JohnsonOliver
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The English Patient | Official Trailer (HD) - Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche | MIRAMAX
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When was The English Patient released?
The English Patient premiered on November 14, 1996.
Where can I watch The English Patient?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and for rental or purchase through digital retailers. Check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
What is The English Patient about?
The film follows Count Almásy, a Hungarian mapmaker charting the Sahara Desert in the 1930s, as World War II unfolds and his life becomes entangled in love, betrayal, and political turmoil.
Who directed The English Patient?
The English Patient was directed by Anthony Minghella, who also wrote the screenplay adapted from Michael Ondaatje's novel.
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