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Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.
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Quick facts
Year
2019
Runtime
2h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
1,290
Genre
History, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$25.0M
Cast
based on novel or book
professor
lunatic asylum
biography
based on true story
mental patient
dictionary
19th century
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Questions about The Professor and the Madman
How long is The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman was directed by Farhad Safinia and released in 2019.
What genre is The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman is a History, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film (2019).
Who stars in The Professor and the Madman?
The cast of The Professor and the Madman includes Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer, Eddie Marsan, Jennifer Ehle.
What is the TMDB rating for The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,290 votes.
