The film tells the story of Russian émigré, and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall, and servant Amy Foster in the end of nineteenth century. When Yanko enters a farm, sick and ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Rachel Weisz | ... | Amy Foster | |
| Vincent Perez | ... | Yanko Gooral | |
| Ian McKellen | ... | Dr. James Kennedy | |
| Kathy Bates | ... | Miss Swaffer | |
| Joss Ackland | ... | Mr. Swaffer | |
| Tony Haygarth | ... | Mr. Smith | |
| Fiona Victory | ... | Mrs. Smith | |
| Tom Bell | ... | Isaac Foster | |
| Zoë Wanamaker | ... | Mary Foster | |
| William Scott-Masson | ... | Mr. Willcox (as William Scott Masson) | |
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Eve Matheson | ... | Mrs. Willcox |
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Dave Hill | ... | Jack Vincent |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... | Canon Van Stone (as J.G.R. Ashton-Griffiths) | |
| Matthew Scurfield | ... | Thackery | |
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Margery Withers | ... | Widow Cree |
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The film tells the story of Russian émigré, and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall, and servant Amy Foster in the end of nineteenth century. When Yanko enters a farm, sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.
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In the heart of an outcast he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider she found her home.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for elements of theme and some sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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23 January 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$163,289, 25 January 1998, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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