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Title: The Human Stain


Date: 2004
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Robert Denton
Producer:

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Anthony Hopkins is a college professor who resigns his post after being falsely accused of racism. As a result his wife dies. later he asks gary Sinise to write a book about his life. At the same time he has an affair with Nicole Kidman who is from a very different background and has been abused by her step father and husband. The exposure of their affair reveals a secret from his past life. This is an exploration of race and class with good performances from Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman that convey their different characters. One of the highligts is Anthony Hopkins and Gary Sinise dancing together to Chekk To Cheek.

Actors

Anthony HopkinsAnthony Hopkins
Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman
Ed HarrisEd Harris
Gary SiniseGary Sinise
Mili AvitalMili Avital

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Human Stain