The English Patient (1996)

The Major Who Takes Thumbs

During an interrogation, Major Muller (Jurgen Prochnow) tortures Caravaggio (Willem Dafoe) by chopping off his thumbs.

Directed by Anthony Minghella.

© Miramax Films 2012

Released in 1996 by Miramax Films.

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  • actor: Jürgen Prochnow
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  • director: Anthony Minghella
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