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The Sheltering Sky

R19902h 18mBernardo Bertolucci
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 45%

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"A woman's dangerous and erotic journey..."

An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.

DramaAdventure
AdulteryAfricaSahara DesertExtramarital Affair

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sheltering Sky (1990) about?

An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.

Who stars in The Sheltering Sky?

The Sheltering Sky stars Debra Winger (Kit), John Malkovich (Port), Campbell Scott (Tunner), Jill Bennett (Mrs. Lyle), Timothy Spall (Eric Lyle). The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

How long is The Sheltering Sky?

The Sheltering Sky has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Is The Sheltering Sky worth watching?

The Sheltering Sky holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 45. Fans of Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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