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City of Joy

He was a man who couldn't care less... until he met a man who couldn't care more.

Drama
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1992-04-15
2h 12m
English
Released
Lightmotive

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Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport.

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About City of Joy

He was a man who couldn't care less... until he met a man who couldn't care more.

Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport. Running 132 minutes.

City of Joy Cast and Characters

The cast features Patrick Swayze (as Max Lowe), Om Puri (as Hazari Pal), Pauline Collins (as Joan Bethel), Shabana Azmi (as Kamla H. Pal), and Ayesha Dharker (as Amrita H. Pal). Their performances are a major reason City of Joy has built such a passionate audience.

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City of Joy flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. 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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City of Joy runs for 132 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is City of Joy good? What's the rating?

City of Joy holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 161 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of City of Joy?

The main cast includes Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Pauline Collins, and Shabana Azmi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is City of Joy available in English?

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When was City of Joy released?

City of Joy was released in 1992.

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What is City of Joy about?

City of Joy is a Drama English-language film. Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport.

When was City of Joy released?

City of Joy was released on April 15, 1992. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. The film was produced by Lightmotive.

Who stars in City of Joy?

City of Joy stars Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Pauline Collins and Shabana Azmi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is City of Joy available in HD?

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