
The Professor and the Madman
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Set in the 19th century, this film explores the fascinating true story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. It follows the unlikely partnership between Professor James Murray, played by Mel Gibson, and Dr. William Chester Minor, portrayed by Sean Penn, a convicted murderer and asylum inmate. Their collaboration, despite the odds, becomes instrumental in compiling the dictionary’s first edition. Directed by Farhad Safinia, the movie delves into themes of redemption and intellectual pursuit. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 4min
Views:30176
Release:2019
Release Date:2019-03-07
Genre:Best 2019, Best Biography, Best Drama 2019, Biography, Drama, Featured movies, History, Mystery, Prison Drama, Thriller
Director:Farhad Safinia
Actors:Adam Fergus, Aidan McArdle, Brendan Patricks, Brian Fortune, Eddie Marsan, Ioan Gruffudd, Jennifer Ehle, Jeremy Irvine, Mel Gibson, Natalie Dormer, Sean Penn, Steve Coogan
Country:Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company:Definition Films, Fábrica de Cine, Voltage Pictures
Awards:1 nomination total
Budget:$25,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$5,098,627
TMDB:7.1
Rotten Tomatoes:39%
FilmAffinity:6.2
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