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15 November 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
In love, there are no boundaries. morePlot:
At the close of WWII, 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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 9 Oscars. Another 41 wins & 37 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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as below moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ralph Fiennes | ... | Count Laszlo de Almásy | |
| Juliette Binoche | ... | Hana | |
| Willem Dafoe | ... | David Caravaggio | |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Katharine Clifton | |
| Naveen Andrews | ... | Kip | |
| Colin Firth | ... | Geoffrey Clifton | |
| Julian Wadham | ... | Madox | |
| Jürgen Prochnow | ... | Major Muller | |
| Kevin Whately | ... | Hardy | |
| Clive Merrison | ... | Fenelon-Barnes | |
| Nino Castelnuovo | ... | D'Agostino | |
| Hichem Rostom | ... | Fouad | |
| Peter Rühring | ... | Bermann | |
| Geordie Johnson | ... | Oliver | |
| Torri Higginson | ... | Mary |
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Rated R for sexuality, some violence and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
162 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
USA:R (certificate #34884) | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Denmark:15 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:PG-13 | Brazil:16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:14A | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Sean Connery was actively considering playing the part of Caravaggio before he backed out of the production. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: In the Tobruk interrogation center, the German officer wears the shoulder boards of a major and the SS collar insignia of a full colonel. moreQuotes:
Almásy: Let me tell you about winds. There is a whirlwind from southern Morrocco, the aajej, against which the fellahin defend themselves with knives. And there is the ghibli, from Tunis...Katharine Clifton: [giggling] The "ghibli"?
Almásy: [smiling] - the ghibli, which rolls and rolls and rolls and produces a rather strange nervous condition. And then there is the harmattan, a red wind, which mariners call the sea of darkness. And red sand from this wind has flown as far as the south coast of England, apparently producing showers so dense they were mistaken for blood.
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Yes! We Have No Bananas moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersHow did Geoffrey (Katharine's husband) know she was having an affair?
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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.