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Set in North Africa and Italy during the late 1930's and early '40's, "The English Patient" is an epic drama of two haunting love stories that unfolds against a background of international upheaval. Through the prism of war, and of love and friendship, various themes -- of fidelity, adultery, nationality and betrayals -- are dramatized and explored. The story, based on Michael Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning... See Full Description
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Drama, Romance, Adaptation and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 42 min. |
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| Release Date: |
November 15, 1996 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$78,651,430 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Austin Chronicle, Marc Savlov
"Despite its lengthy running time and occasionally languid pace, The English Patient feels brief and dreamlike." more...
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B+ |
BBC, Ali Barclay
"A must see film for all lovers of cinema on a grand and sweeping scale." more...
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A |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"It is the kind of movie you can see twice--first for the questions, the second time for the answers." more...
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A |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...majestic, passionate, mysterious and thrilling." more...
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A |
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