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The Journey of August King

The movie The Journey of August King was based on the book The Journey of August King.

Which one did you like better, the movie or the book?  There are 6 votes for the book, and 5 votes for the movie.

Movie details for The Journey of August King

The movie was released in 1995 and directed by John Duigan, who also directed Wide Sargasso Sea (1993). The Journey of August King was produced by Miramax. More information on the movie is available on Amazon.com and also IMDb.

Actors on this movie include Jason Patric, Thandie Newton, Larry Drake, Sam Waterston, Sarah-Jane Wylde, Eric Mabius, Muse Watson, John Doman, Andy Stahl, Danny Nelson, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Dean Rader-Duval, Billy Ray Reynolds, Marlus Harding, Lisa Roberts Gillan, John Burnett Hall, Roy Bush Laughter, A. Duncan Shirley III, Chase Conley and E. George Betz.

 

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This passionate, uplifting celebration of the human spirit received outstanding acclaim from critics coast-to-coast! Jason Patric (SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL, SLEEPERS) is August King, a young man whose life is changed forever when he risks everything to hel... Read More
This passionate, uplifting celebration of the human spirit received outstanding acclaim from critics coast-to-coast! Jason Patric (SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL, SLEEPERS) is August King, a young man whose life is changed forever when he risks everything to help a beautiful woman (Thandie Newton -- THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II) on a courageous -- and very dangerous -- search for a new life. Desperate yet determined, the two set out on a harrowing journey toward freedom ... and find in each other the strength to overcome incredible odds! Also featuring Sam Waterson (LAW AND ORDER) and Larry Drake (L.A. LAW), THE JOURNEY OF THE AUGUST KING is inspiring entertainment you don't want to miss!

Book details for The Journey of August King

The Journey of August King was written by John Ehle. The book was published in 1971 by Hyperion Books (Adult Trd Pap). More information on the book is available on Amazon.com.

John Ehle also wrote Winter People (1982).

  

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