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Swept From The Sea (1998)

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Critic Reviews: 7
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Swept From the Sea was inspired by a short story by Joseph Conrad. Set in late 19th-century Cornwall England in a small farming community, the story is told via flashback in a conversation between Dr. James Kennedy (Ian McKellen) and his patient Miss Swaffer (Kathy Bates). Dr. Kennedy despises indentured servant Amy Foster (Rachel Weisz). Miss Swaffer asks why, and so he recounts the love that blossomed between Amy and Yanko Goorall (Vincent Perez), a shipwrecked Russian who was trying to get to

PG-13, 1 hr. 54 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International

Directed By: Beeban Kidron

Written By: Tim Willocks

In Theaters: Jan 23, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Jul 14, 1998

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Vincent Perez
Yanko Goorall
Rachel Weisz
Amy Foster
Ian McKellen
Dr. James Kennedy
Joss Ackland
Mr. Swaffer
Kathy Bates
Miss Swaffer
Tom Bell
Isaac Foscter
Zo� Wanamaker
Mary Foster
Anthony Haygarth
William Smith
Fiona Victory
Mrs. Smith

Critic Reviews for Swept From The Sea

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It's hard to really care about these two shallowly written characters.

March 29, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A deeply spiritual movie that honors the unfathomable mysteries of life.

March 1, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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A Wonderful friend told me to see this movie (I will let her pick out more for me).and am I glad I ever did. This is not just a romance movie. This is beyond that, with stellar acting by all, you wish the movie could go on. It shows how mean people can be to a perfectly happy couple. I was spellbound, its a must sea

February 3, 2009

Bruce Bruce

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Again, for me, there were emotional elements missing especially in Amy's character even though that's how she was supposed to be. A sad story that makes you angry that people are so intolerant and hateful. Where is the compassion for another human being who did nothing wrong but is simply hated for being an outsider

November 7, 2009