1990 The Sheltering Sky An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa. Credits Director Bernardo Bertolucci Producers Jeremy Thomas , William Aldrich Writers Bernardo Bertolucci , Mark Peploe Cinematographer Vittorio Storaro Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Cast Debra Winger , John Malkovich , Campbell Scott , Jill Bennett , Timothy Spall , Eric Vu-An , Amina Annabi , Philippe Morier-Genoud , Sotigui Kouyaté , Tom Novembre Studios Recorded Picture Company , TAO Film , Aldrich Group , Film Trustees Ltd. Genres Drama Adventure External IMDb Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax