The English Patient
1996
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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.
The English Patient (1996) is a 2h 42min drama feature film by Anthony Minghella. In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast exp... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth, Jürgen Prochnow, Julian Wadham, Kristin Scott Thomas
Original language
German
First release
November 14, 1996 (Belgium)
Production companies
The Saul Zaentz Company, Miramax
Based on
The English Patient
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, BAFTA Award for Best Film
Setting
Italy, North Africa
Filming locations
Venice, Tunisia
Crew
Screenplay
Anthony Minghella
Producer
Saul Zaentz
Cinematography
John Seale
Editing
Walter Murch
Music
Gabriel Yared
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2026 generic - Focus: Juliette Binoche
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 1997 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1997 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1997 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1996 generic ★ Winner
- National Board of Review 1996 generic
Titles
| Original title | The English Patient | |
| Québec French title | Le Patient anglais |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The English Patient (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Gabriel Yared, Robert Randles (1996) | 3 releases, 2025: Fantasy, Varèse Sarabande |
| CD | The English Patient (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Gabriel Yared, Robert Randles (1996) | 23 releases, 1996-2003: EastWest, Fantasy, Nuevos Medios |
| Cassette | The English Patient (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Gabriel Yared, Robert Randles (1996) | 4 releases, 1996-1997: Fantasy, Polydor |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | November 14, 1996 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 14, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Canada | November 22, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 26, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 28, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 28, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 28, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 6, 1997 |
| Theatrical | France | March 12, 1997 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 14, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 14, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 14, 1997 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 15, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | March 20, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | March 21, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 27, 1997 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 26, 1997 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 30, 2016 |
| Television | Brazil | November 12, 2018 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Czech Republic | August 31, 2006 |
Full credits
| Director | Anthony Minghella |
| Cast | Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth, Jürgen Prochnow, Julian Wadham (Madox), Kristin Scott Thomas, Torri Higginson (Mary), 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), Jason Done (Kiss Me Soldier), Roger Morlidge (Sergeant - Desert Train), Simon Sherlock (Private - Desert Train), Sebastian Schipper (Interrogation Room Soldier), Fritz Eggert (Interrogation Room Soldier), Sonia Mankaï (Arab Nurse), Rim Turkhi (Aicha), Sebastian Rudolph (Officer In Square), Thoraya Sehill (Interpreter In Square), Sondos Belhassen (Woman with Baby In Square), Gregor Truter (Corporal - El Taj), Salah Miled (Bedouin Doctor), Abdellatif Hamrouni (Ancient Arab), Samy Azaiez (Kamal), Habib Chetoui (Al Auf), Philippa Day (Officer's Wife), Amanda Walker (Lady Hampton), Paul Kant (Sir Ronald Hampton), Matthew Ferguson (Young Canadian Soldier), Anthony Smee (Beach Interrogation Officer), Lee Ross (Spalding), Dominic Mafham (Officer - El Taj) |
| Screenplay | Anthony Minghella |
| Producer | Saul Zaentz |
| Executive producer | Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Scott Greenstein |
| Cinematography | John Seale |
| Editing | Walter Murch |
| Music | Gabriel Yared |
| Production design | Stuart Craig |
| Costumes | Ann Roth |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
