Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 adventure movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, with a running time of 2h 16m. It stars Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk and David Thewlis.
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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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.
When was Seven Years in Tibet released?
Seven Years in Tibet was released on 12 September 1997.
How long is Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet runs 2h 16m.
Who made Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Seven Years in Tibet
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Heinrich Harrer
- Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk as Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old
- David Thewlis as Peter Aufschnaiter
- BD Wong as Ngawang Jigme
- Mako as Kungo Tsarong
- Lhakpa Tsamchoe as Pema Lhaki
- Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Ingrid Harrer
- Duncan Fraser as British Officer
- Danny Denzongpa as Regent
- Victor Wong as Chinese 'Amban'
- Jetsun Pema as Great Mother
- Ama Ashe Dongtse as Tashi
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