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The Eighth Day

Drama • 1996 • 1h 58m

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RATING★ 3.7

RUNTIME1h 58m

LANGUAGEFR

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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📖 Synopsis

An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “What a difference a day makes…”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama
Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Original Language: FR

🎭 Cast

Daniel Auteuil

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eighth Day about?: An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
Who directed The Eighth Day?: The Eighth Day was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
When was The Eighth Day released?: The Eighth Day was released on May 22, 1996.
How long is The Eighth Day?: The Eighth Day has a runtime of 1h 58m.
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