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Swept from the Sea

Swept from the Sea

Swept from the Sea
1998 1h 53m6.4

Swept from the Sea

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

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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.

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DirectorBeeban Kidron
ScreenplayTim Willocks
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 23, 1998
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 53m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes74
GenresDrama, Romance
StudioTapson Steel Films Productions, TriStar Pictures

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Cast

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Amy Foster

Vincent Perez

Vincent Perez

Yanko

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Dr. James Kennedy

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Miss Swaffer

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Mr. Swaffer

Tony Haygarth

Tony Haygarth

Mr. Smith

Fiona Victory

Fiona Victory

Mrs. Smith

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Isaac Foster

Zoë Wanamaker

Zoë Wanamaker

Mary Foster

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William Scott-Masson

Mr. Wilcox

Eve Matheson

Eve Matheson

Mrs. Wilcox

Dave Hill

Dave Hill

Jack Vincent

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Canon Van Stone

Matthew Scurfield

Matthew Scurfield

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Margery Withers

Janine Duvitski

Janine Duvitski

Willie Ross

Willie Ross

Janet Henfrey

Janet Henfrey

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Paul Whitby

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Angela Morant

Sandra Huggett

Sandra Huggett

Frédérique Feder

Frédérique Feder

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swept from the Sea

Where can I watch Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps...

Who directed Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea (1998) was directed by Beeban Kidron. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 53m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea runs 1h 53m (113 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 74 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is Swept from the Sea worth watching?

Swept from the Sea is rated 6.4/10 by 74 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.