The Professor and the Madman

Name: The Professor and the Madman
Released: 2019-03-07T00:00:00-05:00

2019 Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller · 2h 4m

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Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

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About The Professor and the Madman

In the mid-19th century, Professor James Murray undertakes the monumental task of compiling the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Facing overwhelming challenges, he seeks help from the most unexpected source: Dr. William Minor, a brilliant but troubled patient confined to Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. Despite his incarceration, Dr. Minor contributes over 10,000 entries, proving to be an invaluable asset to Murray's ambitious project. Their correspondence evolves into an unlikely friendship, blurring the lines between sanity and madness, genius and obsession. This extraordinary partnership redefines the very nature of language and knowledge.

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Farhad Safinia directs Mel Gibson as Professor James Murray, the determined lexicographer leading the Oxford English Dictionary project. Sean Penn delivers a powerful performance as Dr. William Minor, the incarcerated genius whose contributions prove essential. Eddie Marsan portrays Muncie, a conflicted character within the asylum. Natalie Dormer plays Eliza Merrett, a woman connected to Dr. Minor's past. Ioan Gruffudd appears as Charles Hall, adding depth to the historical context. Steve Coogan takes on the role of Frederick James Furnivall, another key figure in the creation of the dictionary.

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Audiences praised the film for its compelling story, the powerful performances of Mel Gibson and Sean Penn, and its attention to historical detail. Many viewers appreciated the film's exploration of themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the unlikely friendship between the two protagonists. The accurate depiction of the Victorian era and the exploration of the human condition were also highly appreciated by viewers.

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Movie Score

71%

Released

March 7, 2019

Director

Farhad Safinia

Cast

Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Eddie Marsan, Natalie Dormer, Ioan Gruffudd, Steve Coogan

Genre

Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller

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