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The Translator (2020): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The Translator is a 2020 thriller directed by Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf, starring Ziad Bakri as Sami, Yumna Marwan and David Field. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide.

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The Translator (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Directors
Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Translator About?

The premise of The Translator without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A Syrian exile living in Australia returns when his brother is taken into custody by the Assad regime in 2011.

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Cast & crew

The Translator Cast & Characters

Ziad Bakri leads the cast as Sami, with Yumna Marwan as Karma and David Field as Chase. Directed by Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Translator Plot Summary

What happens in The Translator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The looming publication of the final installment in the globally acclaimed Dedalus trilogy sets off a high-stakes, high-security operation. To prevent leaks and spoilery data, a complete isolation strategy is adopted: nine translators, each representing the markets where Dedalus sells best, are relocated to a fortified bunker to translate the manuscript into their respective languages. The mysterious author behind the sensation remains unnamed, but the project is steered from behind the scenes by Éric Angstrom, the publisher, who is determined to control every facet of the translation process.

Full summary

The whole story of The Translator, scene by scene

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Box office

The Translator Box Office

The Translator grossed $3.1 million worldwide.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.1M

International
$3.1M
Videos

The Translator Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Translator.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Translator?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the publisher who manages the secret translation project?

Details

The Translator Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Almutarajim” and “Le Traducteur”.

Also known as
  • Almutarajim
  • Le Traducteur
  • 자유의 통역사
  • Переводчик
  • Tłumacz
  • Tercüman
  • 翻译家

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FAQ

The Translator FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Translator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Translator?

The Translator runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Translator released?

The Translator was released on September 10, 2020.

Who directed The Translator?

The Translator was directed by Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf.

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Who is in the cast of The Translator?

The Translator stars Ziad Bakri as Sami, Yumna Marwan as Karma and David Field as Chase, among 8 credited actors.

How much did The Translator make at the box office?

The Translator grossed $3.1 million worldwide.

Does The Translator have a post-credit scene?

No. The Translator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Translator in?

The original language of The Translator is Arabic.

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