The Human Stain
"How far would you go to escape the past?"
Originally released in 2003. The Human Stain is a drama/romance film. directed by Robert Benton.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, and Ed Harris
Synopsis
Coleman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear his name, Silk writes a book about the events with his friend and colleague Nathan Zuckerman, who in the process discovers a dark secret Silk has hidden his whole life. All the while, Silk engages in an affair with Faunia Farley, a younger woman whose tormented past threatens to unravel the layers of deception Silk has constructed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (495 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.9M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Coleman Silk
Nicole Kidman
as Faunia Farley
Ed Harris
as Lester Farley
Gary Sinise
as Nathan Zuckerman
Wentworth Miller
as Young Coleman Silk
Jacinda Barrett
as Steena Paulsson
Harry Lennix
as Mr. Silk
Clark Gregg
as Nelson Primus
Anna Deavere Smith
as Mrs. Silk
Lizan Mitchell
as Ernestine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,900,000
Production Companies
- Cinepsilon
- Miramax
- Lakeshore Entertainment
- Cinerenta
- Stone Village Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Human Stain about?
Coleman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear his name, Silk writes a book about the events with his friend and colleague Nathan...
Who directed The Human Stain?
The Human Stain was directed by Robert Benton.
How long is The Human Stain?
The Human Stain has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Human Stain released?
The Human Stain was released on October 29, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Human Stain?
The main cast of The Human Stain includes Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise, Wentworth Miller.
Is The Human Stain worth watching?
The Human Stain has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 495 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.