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The Sheltering Sky (1990)

R · 1990-10-25 · 2h 18m · EN
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A woman's dangerous and erotic journey...

An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.

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Bernardo BertolucciDirector
Budget
$25M
Box office
$2.1M

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Debra WingerDebra WingerKitJohn MalkovichJohn MalkovichPortCampbell ScottCampbell ScottTunnerJill BennettJill BennettMrs. LyleTimothy SpallTimothy SpallEric LyleEric Vu-AnEric Vu-AnBelqassimAmina AnnabiAmina AnnabiMahrniaPhilippe Morier-GenoudPhilippe Morier-GenoudCaptain BroussardSotigui KouyatéSotigui KouyatéAbdelkaderTom NovembreTom NovembreFrench Immigration OfficerNicoletta BraschiNicoletta BraschiFrench WomanMohamed Ben SmailMohamed Ben SmailSmail

Keywords

AfricaSaharaAdulteryExtramarital affairSahara desert

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · RomanceTheme affinityAfrica · Sahara · AdulteryMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Sheltering Sky about?

An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.

How long is The Sheltering Sky?

The Sheltering Sky has a runtime of 138 minutes.

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