Swept From the Sea

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Cast & Crew

Vincent Perez
Yanko Gooral

Rachel Weisz
Amy Foster

Ian McKellen
Dr. James Kennedy

Joss Ackland
Mr. Swaffer

Kathy Bates
Miss Swaffer

Tom Bell
Isaac Foster

Zoë Wanamaker
Mary Foster

Tony Haygarth
Mr. Smith

Fiona Victory
Mrs. Smith

Beeban Kidron
Director

Joseph Conrad
Writer

Tim Willocks
Writer

Devon Dickson
Associate Producer

Beeban Kidron
Producer

Charles Steel
Producer

Polly Tapson
Producer

Garth Thomas
Executive Producer

Tim Willocks
Executive Producer

John Barry
Original Music

Dick Pope
Cinematography

Alex Mackie
Film Editing

Andy Pryor
Casting

Gail Stevens
Casting

Simon Holland
Production Design

Amanda Bernstein
Art Director

Gordon Toms
Art Director

Neesh Ruben
Set Decoration

Caroline Harris
Costume Design

Guy Tannahill
Production Supervisor

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Audience Reviews for Swept From the Sea

• Dec 03, 2009

  This is the kind of the Romantic/Drama Movie I prefer to watch. It shows that not everyday is a sunny day when you are married and inlove. It has abit of everything. The first time I saw this Movie, I didnt know Vincent Perez but Rachel Weisz because of her character in the Movie the Mummy. Beautiful but very very sad ending. It made me so cry.
  NaWie M Super Reviewer
• Aug 05, 2009

  Swept from the Sea is a 1997 movie based on a 1903 story, Amy Foster by Joseph Conrad. It stars Vincent Perez, Rachel Weisz, Ian McKellen, Joss Ackland, Kathy Bates, Zoe Wanamaker and Tom Bell and was directed by Beeban Kidron.The story concerns a Russian, unable to speak English but able to play chess, shipwrecked on the coast of Cornwall on his way to America ..... Set in England, probably in the 1800s, this film deals not only with a beautiful love story. The people lived on a stark and barren spit of land attached to a strikingly beautiful yet often-ferocious sea. Storms were frequent and accompanied by howling winds, slashing rains and crashing waves which occasionally ended in catastrophic shipwrecks. People scratched around just to subsist. The harsh elements succeeded in stealing love from their souls, much as the sea stole lives from the broken ships. Those who did not fit in were scorned and made to suffer. Notwithstanding all this however, this story talks to the will of 2 simple people, who though raised in a harsh land by even harsher people manage to find love and peace, albeit for a short while, despite outrageous cruelties visited upon them. I found the articulation of the dialog impressive and the characterization of 19th century Cornwall, England enchanting. The way the flavor of the times came through is worth noting as well. Vincent Perez is marvelous in this role, as he portrays a most sympathetic character. The views throughout the film are breathtaking! I felt transported though time while watching.
  Arianeta L Super Reviewer
• May 05, 2009

  Duh Decades ago. Great Movie with Rachel Weisz and Vincent Perez. Awesome Movie, if you like specific Dramatic Movies.
  Lilo C Super Reviewer
• Feb 03, 2009

  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 movie for all, if you enjoy films then get this one and you will give it no less then 4 stars. I have to give it 5 as its one of the best I have seen. Thank You Raimoyna
  Bruce B Super Reviewer

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