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The Professor and the Madman is a compelling historical drama that explores the intriguing relationship between Professor James Murray and Dr. William Minor. The film transports viewers to the late 19th century, where Murray sets out to compile the Oxford English Dictionary. Little does he know that one of his most dedicated contributors, Minor, is an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane. The movie delves into the complexities of their unlikely collaboration, shedding light on the power of language and the transformative nature of human connection.