City of Joy
"He was a man who couldn't care less... until he met a man who couldn't care more."
Originally released in 1992. City of Joy is a drama film. directed by Roland Joffé. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, and Pauline Collins
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (159 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.7M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,683,921
Production Companies
- Lightmotive
- Pricel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City of Joy about?
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 Ind...
Who directed City of Joy?
City of Joy was directed by Roland Joffé.
How long is City of Joy?
City of Joy has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was City of Joy released?
City of Joy was released on April 15, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in City of Joy?
The main cast of City of Joy includes Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Pauline Collins, Shabana Azmi, Ayesha Dharker.
Is City of Joy worth watching?
City of Joy has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 159 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.