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The Sheltering Sky(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-10-25
65%
289 Votes
Time: 2h 18m
A woman's dangerous and erotic journey...
Overview:
An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.
Languages: Arabic, English, French.
Countries:
Italy,
United Kingdom
Budget: $25,000,000.00
Revenue: $2,075,084.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Aldrich Group
Film Trustees Ltd.
TAO Film
Movie: The Sheltering Sky
Top 10 Billed Cast
Debra Winger
Kit
John Malkovich
Port
Campbell Scott
Tunner
Jill Bennett
Mrs. Lyle
Timothy Spall
Eric Lyle
Eric Vu-An
Belqassim
Amina Annabi
Mahrnia
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Captain Broussard
Sotigui Kouyaté
Abdelkader
Tom Novembre
French Immigration Officer
Video Trailer The Sheltering Sky
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