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Movie Info

Amy (Rachel Weisz), a maid in the house of wealthy Miss Swaffer (Kathy Bates), falls for a Russian stranger named Yanko (Vincent Perez) after his boat mistakenly washes up in the seaside village where she lives. Despite the villagers' wariness of Yanko, Amy cultivates a relationship with him, while Miss Swaffer's doctor, James (Ian McKellen), teaches him English. When Amy marries Yanko, despite the objections of James -- who secretly pines for the sailor -- tragedy lurks around the corner.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Elements of Theme)
  • Genre:
    romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Beeban Kidron
  • Producer:
    Beeban Kidron, Charles Steel, Polly Tapson
  • Writer:
    Tim Willocks
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $283.1K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Tapson Steel Films Productions, Phoenix Pictures, Greenlight Fund, TriStar Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

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 (Story)
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
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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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