The Journey of August King
| The Journey of August King | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | John Duigan |
| Written by | John Ehle |
| Based on | His novel |
| Produced by | Nick Wechsler Sam Waterston |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Maya Angelou |
| Cinematography | Slawomir Idziak |
| Edited by | Humphrey Dixon |
| Music by | Stephen Endelman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release dates | |
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $14,381 |
The Journey of August King is a 1995 American drama film directed by John Duigan based on the 1971 novel of the same name by John Ehle, who also wrote the screenplay. It stars Jason Patric and Thandie Newton.
The film had its world premiere as the closing film of the 52nd edition of the Venice Film Festival on September 9, 1995; it was later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 1995, and at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 13, 1995. It was released in theaters in the United States on November 10, 1995.