The Professor and the Madman
“The incredible true story that defined our world.”
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About
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.
Cast
Mel Gibson
as James Murray
Sean Penn
as Dr. William Chester Minor
Natalie Dormer
as Eliza Merrett
Eddie Marsan
as Muncie
Jennifer Ehle
as Ada Murray
Jeremy Irvine
as Charles Hall
David O'Hara
as Church
Anthony Andrews
as Benjamin Jowett
Ioan Gruffudd
as Henry Bradley
Stephen Dillane
as Dr. Richard Brayne
Steve Coogan
as Frederick James Furnivall
Laurence Fox
as Philip Lyttelton Gell
Lars Brygmann
as Max Mueller
Brendan Patricks
as Winston Churchill
Adam Fergus
as Alfred Minor
Brian Fortune
as Head Board Member
Aidan McArdle
as Defence Attorney Clarke
David Crowley
as Parfit
Kieran O'Reilly
as Minor's Father
Bryan Murray
as Henry Liddell
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Stream The Professor and the Madman online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated history, drama, mystery, and thriller movie originally produced in English and released in 2019, it's earned a solid 7.1/10 from 1,286 viewers worldwide.
About The Professor and the Madman
“The incredible true story that defined our world.”
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. Running 124 minutes.
The Professor and the Madman Cast and Characters
The cast features Mel Gibson (as James Murray), Sean Penn (as Dr. William Chester Minor), Natalie Dormer (as Eliza Merrett), Eddie Marsan (as Muncie), and Jennifer Ehle (as Ada Murray). Their performances are a major reason The Professor and the Madman has built such a passionate audience.
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The Professor and the Madman flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman online for free?
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How long is The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman runs for 124 minutes (about 2.1 hours).
Is The Professor and the Madman good? What's the rating?
The Professor and the Madman holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 1,286 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Professor and the Madman?
The main cast includes Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer, and Eddie Marsan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Professor and the Madman available in English?
Yes — The Professor and the Madman was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Professor and the Madman released?
The Professor and the Madman was released in 2019.
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Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman for free?
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What is The Professor and the Madman about?
The Professor and the Madman is a History/Drama English-language film. 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.
When was The Professor and the Madman released?
The Professor and the Madman was released on March 7, 2019. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. The film was produced by Fastnet Films.
Who stars in The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman stars Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer and Eddie Marsan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Professor and the Madman available in HD?
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