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The Professor and the Madman

2019124 min 7.1 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“The incredible true story that defined our world.”

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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Release / first air2019-03-07
Original languageEN
GenresHistory, Drama, Mystery
DirectorFarhad Safinia
WriterFarhad Safinia
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$4,957,273
ProductionFastnet Films, 22H22

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10 cast members
Mel GibsonMel GibsonJames Murray
Sean PennSean PennDr. William Chester Minor
Natalie DormerNatalie DormerEliza Merrett
Eddie MarsanEddie MarsanMuncie
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleAda Murray
Jeremy IrvineJeremy IrvineCharles Hall
David O'HaraDavid O'HaraChurch
Anthony AndrewsAnthony AndrewsBenjamin Jowett
Ioan GruffuddIoan GruffuddHenry Bradley
Stephen DillaneStephen DillaneDr. Richard Brayne

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#based on novel or book#professor#lunatic asylum#biography#based on true story#mental patient#dictionary#19th century

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