Miramax Argues Saul Zaentz Took Too Long to File 'The English Patient' Lawsuit

A profit-sharing dispute nearly two decades in the making is on the verge of a trial next April. At 162 minutes, The English Patient was too long for some moviegoers. But that's nothing compared to the amount of time that Saul Zaentz has been wondering whether he's gotten everything due to him for the 1996 Oscar-winning film. For example, in 1997, Zaentz noted that distributor Miramax had spent $30 million to advertise the film and told The Hollywood Reporter, "Have I been paid all the money Mir...