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Swept from the Sea

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.5K
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Vincent Perez and Rachel Weisz in Swept from the Sea (1997)
The story of Russian emigrant Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of nineteenth century. When Yanko enters a farm, sick and hungry after a shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy.
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The story of Russian emigrant Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of nineteenth century. When Yanko enters a farm, sick and hungry after a shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, e... Read allThe story of Russian emigrant Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of nineteenth century. When Yanko enters a farm, sick and hungry after a shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy.The story of Russian emigrant Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of nineteenth century. When Yanko enters a farm, sick and hungry after a shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
23,517
5,694
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    • Director
      • Beeban Kidron
    • Writers
      • Joseph Conrad(short story "Amy Foster")
      • Tim Willocks
    • Stars
      • Rachel Weisz
      • Vincent Perez
      • Ian McKellen
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Beeban Kidron
    • Writers
      • Joseph Conrad(short story "Amy Foster")
      • Tim Willocks
    • Stars
      • Rachel Weisz
      • Vincent Perez
      • Ian McKellen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews

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    Rachel Weisz and Ian McKellen in Swept from the Sea (1997)
    Ian McKellen in Swept from the Sea (1997)
    Vincent Perez and Rachel Weisz in Swept from the Sea (1997)
    Vincent Perez and Rachel Weisz in Swept from the Sea (1997)
    Rachel Weisz in Swept from the Sea (1997)
    Vincent Perez and Rachel Weisz in Swept from the Sea (1997)
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    Vincent Perez and Ian McKellen in Swept from the Sea (1997)
    Rachel Weisz in Swept from the Sea (1997)
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    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Amy Foster
    Vincent Perez
    Vincent Perez
    • Yanko Gooral
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Dr. James Kennedy
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Miss Swaffer
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Mr. Swaffer
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Mr. Smith
    Fiona Victory
    Fiona Victory
    • Mrs. Smith
    Tom Bell
    Tom Bell
    • Isaac Foster
    Zoë Wanamaker
    Zoë Wanamaker
    • Mary Foster
    William Scott-Masson
    • Mr. Willcox
    • (as William Scott Masson)
    Eve Matheson
    • Mrs. Willcox
    Dave Hill
    Dave Hill
    • Jack Vincent
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    • Canon Van Stone
    • (as J.G.R. Ashton-Griffiths)
    Matthew Scurfield
    Matthew Scurfield
    • Thackery
    Margery Withers
    • Widow Cree
    Janine Duvitski
    Janine Duvitski
    • Mrs. Finn
    Willie Ross
    • Preble
    Janet Henfrey
    Janet Henfrey
    • Mrs. Rigby
    • Director
      • Beeban Kidron
    • Writers
      • Joseph Conrad(short story "Amy Foster")
      • Tim Willocks
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A song, "To Love and be Loved", written by John Barry and Tim Rice and sung by Corina Brouder, was recorded too late to be included in this movie. However, it is on the soundtrack album.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Smith: I tell you, this character is madder than a March hare.

      Mr. Swaffer: Haven't seen a March hare in a good many years. Last time I did, he seemed much the same as any other variety.

      Mr. Smith: Perhaps you mistake my meaning sir.

    User reviews42

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    Top review
    5/10
    An interesting failure
    The cinematography and the music in this film are wonderful, and there is a great supporting performance from Ian McKellan. But while the story was a very emotional one I found myself unmoved. For me Vincent Perez' performance didn't work at all -- I couldn't see past his studied "wildness" and fake accent. And Rachel Weisz, as Amy, is such an enigma that I didn't feel much for her except for a couple of intense scenes. McKellan's Dr. Kennedy is the character I was drawn to. He brings depth and humanity to his role. It was a bit confusing, though -- I wasn't sure if we were supposed to think that Dr. Kennedy felt a homosexual love for Yanko (Perez). And I found the movie much too slow, especially the first half. It felt like a short story dragged out to feature length, which it was. This movie is worth renting, but for me it was ultimately forgettable.
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    • Jeremy-124
    • Jan 1, 1999

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amy Foster
    • Filming locations
      • Blisland, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Phoenix Pictures
      • Tapson Steel Films Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $397,020
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $163,289
      • Jan 25, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $397,020
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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