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Jan 26, 1996 · A drama about a North Carolina farmer who helps a runaway slave in 1815. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, plot summary, trivia, goofs, and more.
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- Drama
- John Duigan
- 1996-01-26
The Journey of August King is a 1995 American drama film directed by John Duigan based on the 1971 novel of the same name by John Ehle, who also wrote the screenplay. It stars Jason Patric and Thandiwe Newton.
A farmer in 1815 North Carolina faces a moral dilemma when he encounters a runaway slave on his way home. The film explores his journey of faith, symbolism, and Biblical references.
Mar 22, 1996 · A movie about a man who helps an escaped slave woman in the early 19th century. Roger Ebert praises the actors and the setting, but criticizes the slow pace and the lack of tension.
Director. Jason Patric. August King. Thandiwe Newton. Annalees. Larry Drake. Olaf Singletary. Sam Waterston. Mooney Wright. Nesbitt Blaisdell. McCabe. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. A...
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- John Duigan
- PG-13
- Jason Patric
August King is a young man whose life is changed forever when he risks everything to help a beautiful woman on a courageous—and very dangerous—search for a new life. Desperate yet determined,...
Sep 11, 1995 · A 1995 drama about a runaway slave girl and a white man who help her escape from a slave owner in 1815 North Carolina. The film is based on a novel by John Ehle and directed by John Duigan, with Jason Patric, Thandie Newton and Larry Drake in the main roles.
