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Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

At the end of the world his real journey began.

  • Sep 12, 1997
  • 2h 16m
  • PG-13

7.2/10

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3,257 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 adventure and drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Its leading cast includes Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk and David Thewlis. It runs for 2 hours 16 minutes.

Synopsis

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 16 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 3,257 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Brad Pitt Heinrich Harrer
  • Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old
  • David Thewlis Peter Aufschnaiter
  • BD Wong Ngawang Jigme
  • Mako Kungo Tsarong
  • Lhakpa Tsamchoe Pema Lhaki
  • Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė Ingrid Harrer
  • Duncan Fraser British Officer
  • Danny Denzongpa Regent
  • Victor Wong Chinese 'Amban'
  • Jetsun Pema Great Mother
  • Ama Ashe Dongtse Tashi
  • Sonam Wangchuk Dalai Lama, 8 Years Old
  • Dorjee Tsering Dalai Lama, 4 Years Old
  • Ric Young General Chang Jing Wu
  • Ngawang Chojor Lord Chamberlain (as Ven. Ngawang Chojor)
  • Benedick Blythe Nazi Official
  • Tom Raudaschl Lutz Chicken

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