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Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

Movie ★ 7.2 136 min

Adventure Drama History

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.

Jean-Jacques Annaud Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 1997
Runtime
136 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$70.0M
Box office
$131.5M
IMDb
tt0120102
Studio
, Reperage, Vanguard Films, Applecross

Themes

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Seven Years in Tibet about?
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.
Who directed Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Who stars in Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet stars Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis, BD Wong.
When was Seven Years in Tibet released?
Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 adventure, drama, history film.
Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet?
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