Swept from the Sea movie poster

Swept from the Sea

"In the heart of an outcast, he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider, she found her home."

January 23, 1998 1h 53m 6.4/10 (71 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Swept from the Sea is a drama/romance film. directed by Beeban Kidron.

Starring Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez, and Ian McKellen

Synopsis

The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th 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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 23, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (71 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Tapson Steel Films Productions
  • TriStar Pictures
  • Phoenix Pictures
  • The Greenlight Fund

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swept from the Sea about?

The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the...

Who directed Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea was directed by Beeban Kidron.

How long is Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Swept from the Sea released?

Swept from the Sea was released on January 23, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Swept from the Sea?

The main cast of Swept from the Sea includes Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez, Ian McKellen, Kathy Bates, Joss Ackland.