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City of Joy

1992 · 132 min · Director: Roland Joffé

City of Joy (1992) is a drama film, directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Patrick Swayze and Om Puri. The 132-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What City of Joy Is 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 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.

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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 India in the hope of finding himself.

Where can I watch City of Joy?

City of Joy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is City of Joy?

City of Joy runs for 132 minutes (2h 12m).

When did City of Joy come out?

City of Joy was released in 1992.

Who directed City of Joy?

City of Joy was directed by Roland Joffé.

Who stars in City of Joy?

City of Joy stars Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Pauline Collins, Shabana Azmi.

What is City of Joy's rating?

City of Joy holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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