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At the end of the world his real journey began. - Seven Years in Tibet
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Title: Seven Years in Tibet

Release Date: 12 Sep 1997

Runtime: 2h 16m

Genre: Adventure, Drama, History

Director: TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Entertainment, Applecross, Reperage & Vanguard Films, Sony Pictures

Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Entertainment, Applecross, Reperage & Vanguard Films, Sony Pictures

Overview: 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 Llaso, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.156 (2852 votes)

Cast

  • Heinrich Harrer: Brad Pitt
  • Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old: Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk
  • Peter Aufschnaiter: David Thewlis
  • Ngawang Jigme: BD Wong
  • Kungo Tsarong: Mako
  • Pema Lhaki: Lhakpa Tsamchoe
  • Ingrid Harrer: Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
  • British Officer: Duncan Fraser
  • Regent: Danny Denzongpa
  • Chinese 'Amban': Victor Wong
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