The Eighth Day(1996)
What a difference a day makes…
Synopsis
An unusual and wonderful friendship develops between a busy but unhappy salesman and a resident of a mental asylum.
Directed by Jaco Van Dormael
Where to watch The Eighth Day
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Cast
Daniel Auteuil
Harry
Pascal Duquenne
Georges
Miou-Miou
Julie
Henri Garcin
Bank manager
Isabelle Sadoyan
Georges' Mother
Fabienne Loriaux
Fabienne, Georges's sister
Juliette Van Dormael
Juliette
Sabrina Leurquin
Snack waitress
Dieudonné Kabongo
Dustman
Michele Maes
Nathalie
Alice van Dormael
Alice
Marie-Pierre Meinzel
Shoe store saleswoman
Laszlo Harmati
Luis Mariano
Dominique Lecat
Band Member
Roland De Pauw
TV Chef
Jo De Backer
Bridegroom
Lotfi Yahya Jedidi
Dustman
André Simon
Tramp
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When did The Eighth Day come out?+
The Eighth Day was released in 1996.
How long is The Eighth Day?+
The Eighth Day runs for 118 minutes (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed The Eighth Day?+
The Eighth Day was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
Who stars in The Eighth Day?+
The Eighth Day stars Daniel Auteuil, Pascal Duquenne, Miou-Miou, Henri Garcin and Isabelle Sadoyan.
Is The Eighth Day worth watching?+
The Eighth Day holds a 7.3/10 rating from 323 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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