THE ENGLISH PATIENT: Best Picture 1996

THE ENGLISH PATIENT (Drama) PRODUCER: Saul Zaentz ABOUT THE FILM Following a horrible plane crash, a British pilot (Ralph Fiennes) is nursed back to health by a sympathetic nurse (Kristin Scott Thomas). . DIRECTED BY: Anthony Minghella (who also won for Director)

THE CAST INCLUDES Ralph Fiennes (SCHINDLER'S LIST, STRANGE DAYS, QUIZ SHOW) Kristin Scott Thomas (ANGELS AND INSECTS, THE HORSE WHISPERER) Juliette Binoche / Oscared for Supporting Actress (A COUCH IN NEW YORK) ABOUT THE PRODUCER Although Saul Zaentz has only made about seven movies in 20 years, they've included such Oscar winning gems as "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," and "Amadeus." Zaentz also received the Thalberg Award in 1996. NOTES & TRIVA Colin Welland received the Screenplay Oscar. Milena Canonero won the Oscar for Best Costumes; while Vangelis won for Original Music Score. OTHER NOMINATIONS Director (*) Actor Actress Supporting Actress (*) Cinematography (*) Editing (*) Original Score (*) Art Direction (*) Costume Design (*) Sound (*) Set Decoration (*) Writing (based on other materials) Music (original dramatic score) (*) OTHER "BEST PICTURE" NOMINATIONS FARGO JERRY MCGUIRE SECRETS & LIES SHINE GO TO: Next Year

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