The English Patient is a captivating movie released in 1996. It tells the story of a young nurse and her patient, a badly burned plane crash victim, with the movie unraveling his past through flashbacks. This simple guide will help you explore the film’s shooting locations, learn about the characters and find out some fascinating backstage information.
Where it Filmed?
The movie’s filming locations are spread across Italy and Tunisia. Mahdia in Tunisia was one of the sets. In Italy, the movie was shot in several locations, like the Convento di Sant’Anna in Camprena, Pienza, Siena in Tuscany. The Grand Hotel des Bains in Lungomare Marconi 41, Lido in Venice, Le Grand Hotel in Rome, and Ripafratta in Pisa were also among the filming venues. The filming spanned from September 4, 1995, to January 31, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ralph Fiennes | Almásy |
| Juliette Binoche | Hana |
| Willem Dafoe | 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 |
| Liisa Repo-Martell | Jan |
| Raymond Coulthard | Rupert Douglas |
| Philip Whitchurch | Corporal Dade |
| Lee Ross | Spalding |
| Anthony Smee | Beach Interrogation Officer |
| Matthew Ferguson | Young Canadian Soldier |
| 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 |
| Rim Turki | Aicha |
| Sebastian Rudolph | Officer In Square |
| Thoraya Sehill | Interpreter In Square |
| Dominic Mafham | Officer |
| El Taj | |
| Gregor Truter | Corporal |
| El Taj | |
| Salah Miled | Bedouin Doctor |
| Abdellatif Hamrouni | Ancient Arab |
| Samy Azaiez | Kamal |
| Habib Chetoui | Al Auf |
| Amanda Walker | Lady Hampton |
| Paul Kant | Sir Ronald Hampton |
| Fathy El Gharbawy | Driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film, The English Patient, was released in theaters on 2nd June 2000.
- Directed by Anthony Minghella, the movie runs for 2 hours and 42 minutes and falls under the Drama and Romance genre.
- The script was penned by Michael Ondaatje and Anthony Minghella.
- Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, and Willem Dafoe lead the cast. They played the characters of Almásy, Hana, and Caravaggio respectively.
- Other notable actors include Kristin Scott Thomas as Katharine Clifton, Naveen Andrews as Kip, and Colin Firth as Geoffrey Clifton.
- The film was a major success, winning 9 Oscars, along with 53 other wins and 78 nominations.
- The film received positive reviews, with 578 user reviews and 82 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mahdia, Tunisia
- Latitude: 35.5024461
- Longitude: 11.045721
- Place ID: ChIJ-WxsGPUjAhMRu6X_TXN7X2c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mahdia, Tunisia
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis
- Location Name: Convento di Sant’Anna in Camprena, Pienza, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
- Latitude: 43.1286464
- Longitude: 11.6503821
- Place ID: ChIJXewAIwpnKRMR91NhCVJEQMo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: SP71, 53026 Pienza SI, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Le Grand Hotel, Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.9040717
- Longitude: 12.4948729
- Place ID: ChIJx2SA37dsJRMRK89K-Hte_A8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 3, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Ripafratta, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
- Latitude: 43.820315
- Longitude: 10.4168299
- Place ID: ChIJIV7iVz2b1RIRZqtLAI9y_YQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 56017 Ripafratta, Province of Pisa, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
