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Overview
Release Date:
23 January 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
In the heart of an outcast he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider she found her home.Plot:
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... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
A Fine John Barry Score moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rachel Weisz | ... | Amy Foster | |
| Vincent Perez | ... | Yanko Gooral | |
| Ian McKellen | ... | Dr. James Kennedy | |
| Kathy Bates | ... | Miss Swaffer | |
| Joss Ackland | ... | Mr. Swaffer | |
| Tony Haygarth | ... | Mr. Smith | |
| Fiona Victory | ... | Mrs. Smith | |
| Tom Bell | ... | Isaac Foster | |
| Zoë Wanamaker | ... | Mary Foster | |
| William Scott-Masson | ... | Mr. Willcox | |
| Eve Matheson | ... | Mrs. Willcox | |
| Dave Hill | ... | Jack Vincent | |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... | Canon Van Stone (as J.G.R. Ashton-Griffiths) | |
| Matthew Scurfield | ... | Thackery | |
| Margery Withers | ... | Widow Cree |
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Also Known As:
Amy Foster (UK)Amy Foster: Swept from the Sea (UK) (DVD title)
Balayé par la mer (Canada: French title)
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Rated PG-13 for elements of theme and some sensuality.Parents Guide:
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I especially enjoyed the John Barry score and soundtrack for this movie. Although I felt the plot was somewhat predictable, the music kept this movie interesting, and doing quite a bit of justice to the story with mood and feeling to the characters.