Jason Patric ("THE LOST BOYS," "RUSH") stars in this gripping drama of a mountain man who embarks on a harrowing journey to help a runaway slave to freedom. Set in 1815 North Carolina, this exciting adventure is sure to enlighten your campus audience as well as provide riveting entertainment for all of your students.

"Strikingly suspenseful. A humane and intelligent film."

— Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY

"The lovely, talented Thandie Newton brings to AUGUST KING a triumphant spirit."

— Peter Keough, BOSTON PHOENIX

"Director John Duigan does a fine job. He demonstrates intelligence and cinematic skill, as well as a rare, always welcome gift for eroticism on-screen. The movie is beautifully photographed with a subtle and magical palette of colors...Exceptional."

— Stephen Farber, MOVIELINE

"Passionate. Jason Patric and Thandie Newton are flawless."

— Michael Calleri, CBS-TV

"A journey that you’ll never forget."

— Stan Urankar, SUN NEWSPAPERS

"Jason Patric gives a neo-Gary Cooper performance."

— Juan Morales, DETOUR MAGAZINE

"Thandie Newton is terrific. She gives an Oscar® caliber performance...a stand out."

— Steve Oldfield, FOX-TV

"Passionate. Jason Patric is flawless."

— Michael Calleri, CBS-TV

A man haunted by his past. A woman running for her life. They had no one to trust but each other.