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The Sheltering Sky

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The Sheltering Sky
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R,2hrs 19min
Genres:
Action,Drama
Release:
1990
Director:
Bernardo Bertolucci
Distributor:
C Logic
Starring:
John Malkovich, Debra Winger, Campbell Scott  ...more
Synopsis: From director Bernardo Bertolucci, The Sheltering Sky is a filmed adaptation of the novel of the same name by Paul Bowles. Debra Winger and John Malkovich star as Kit and Port Moresby, a married American couple who globetrot to North Africa in the late '40s with the hopes of re-sparking their love and adding some zest to their lackluster lives. Along for the ride is the pair's friend George Tunner (Campbell Scott), who soon begins having an affair with Kit. As they struggle through the numbing heat ... Full Synopsis
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Andrea LeVasseur, AMG Review
Poor performances and an overlong running time ruin this lavish production from Bernardo Bertolucci. Paul Bowles' existential novel is difficult to translate to film anyway, but leading actors Debra Winger and John Malkovich fail to bring any interest to their spoiled American characters. The narrative never clearly explains what is going on with them or what drives their adventures, other than boredom ... Full Review
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John Malkovich
Port Moresby
Debra Winger
Kit Morseby
Campbell Scott
Tunner
Jill Bennett
Mrs. Lyle
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