Amy Foster (Original title)Swept from the Sea (Alternative title)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 08 May 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USA, FranceDirector: Beeban Kidron
Synopsis: Two outsiders, a lonely woman and a shipwrecked man, fall in love with each other in Cornwall in the 19th century.
Genres: Period drama, Romance
Title: Misogyny and Homoerotic Hints Feminized and Romanticized:...Author: WATSON, Wallace S. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Conrad's 'Amy Foster' and Kidron's". A comparative analysis of Joseph Conrad's 1901 short story and its 1997 cinematic adaptation by Beeban Kidron.
In: Legend n31 2000 Pages: 8-14
Title: Swept by the seaAuthor: VASSIE, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at a selection of film soundtracks with a nautical theme.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 40
Title: Amy FosterAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Page: UK4 [UK Film Section]
Title: New filmsAuthor: MATHEOU, Demetrios Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n5 May 1998 Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MATTHEWS, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n4 May 1998 Pages: 44-45
Title: Music, European styleAuthor: BLACK, Edwin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to SWEPT FROM THE SEA, directed by Beeban Kidron.
In: Film Review June 1998 Page: 19
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1998 Pages: 46-48
Title: Weisz womanAuthor: HAYNES, Lórien Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Rachel Weisz discusses her starring role in the Joseph Conrad adaptation AMY FOSTER (1998).
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v17 n65 March 1998 Pages: 4-8
Title: "First the Violins, then the Handkerchiefs"Author: SCHWIGER, Daniel Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: John Barry talks about his work, focussing on SWEPT FROM THE SEA.
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 148
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack release for AMY FOSTER (1997).
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: HUMPHRIES, Patrick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Legend n25 1998 Pages: 38-39
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: THEWLIS, Russell C. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v18 n1 Feb/Mar 1997 Pages: 23, 25-26
Title: Location Report: Amy Foster in Cornawall.Author: HEWITT, Charles Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report considering the problems of shooting in windy and inclement weather, with comments from director of photography Dick Pope and director Beeban Kidron on filming and techniques used.
In: Variety 15 Sep 1997 Page: 78
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1126 19 Sep 1997 Page: 27
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v17 n5 Oct/Nov 1996 Page: 12
Title: [Eyepiece - v17 n5 Oct/Nov 1996: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Some of the production crew credits, particularly relating to photography.
In: Screen International n1064 28 Jun 1996 Page: 4
Title: Phoenix makes UK debut with Kidron's Amy FosterAuthor: SHCKLETON, Liz Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On various projects of Phoenix Pictures
In: Screen International n1074 6 Sep 1996 Page: 22
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1081297
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1081298
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 08 May 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USA, FranceDirector: Beeban Kidron
Synopsis: Two outsiders, a lonely woman and a shipwrecked man, fall in love with each other in Cornwall in the 19th century.
Genres: Period drama, Romance
Credits
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©/Production Company: Tapson Steel Films, Production Company: Phoenix Pictures, With the participation of: The Greenlight Fund, Supported by: National Lottery through the Arts Council of England, In association with: Canal+, Developed with the assistance of: British Screen, Executive Producer: Garth Thomas, Executive Producer: Tim Willocks, Producer: Polly Tapson, Producer: Charles Steel, Producer: Beeban Kidron, Associate Producer: Devon Dickson, Unit Production Manager: Guy Tannahill, Production Co-ordinator: Patsy De Lord, Location Manager: Bill Darby, Location Manager: Andy Clayton, Post-production Supervisor: Ian Hickinbotham, Production Assistant: Rhîan Griffiths, Production Assistant: Karina Lawson, Production Assistant: Daniel John, Assistant Director (1st): Chris Carreras, Assistant Director (2nd): Cliff Lanning, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Robert Grayson, Script Supervisor: Beverley Winston, Casting: Gail Stevens, Casting: Andy Pryor, Written by: Tim Willocks, [Based on a story by]: Joseph Conrad, Director of Photography: Dick Pope, 2nd Unit Additional Photography: Jan Pester, Aerial Cameraman: Larry Blanford, Camera Operator: Trevor Coop, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Brian Harris, Dave Shillingford, 2nd Unit Steadicam: Jan Pester, 2nd Unit Wescam Technician: Arwel Roberts, Focus Puller: David Bryant, Clapper/Loader: James Bloom, Key Camera Grip: Peter Myslowski, Digital Visual Effects: The Computer Film Company, CFC (Digital Effects Producer): Alison O'Brien, CFC (Digital Compositing/Matte Artist): Chris Panton, CFC (Digital Effects Editor): Roz Lowrie, Additional Matte Painting: Mattes & Miniatures, Special Effects Supervisor: Stuart Brisdon, Special Effects: John Vanderpool, Editor: Alex Mackie, Editor: Andrew Mondshein, Associate Editor: Christine Campbell, Production Designer: Simon Holland, Supervising Art Director: Clinton Cavers, Art Director: Gordon Toms, Art Assistant: Mari Roberts, Set Decorator: Neesh Ruben, Draftsmaster: Charles Leatherland, Storyboard Artist: Jim Cornish, Costume Designer: Caroline Harris, Wardrobe Supervisor: Marco Scotti, Chief Make-up Artist: Amanda Knight, Make-up Artist: Trefor Proud, Chief Hairdresser: Jan Archibald, Hairdresser: Astrid Schikorra, Opticals/Titles: Cine Image, Music/Music Conductor/Score Producer: John Barry, Supervising Music Editor: Clif Kohlweck, Music Editor: Bob Hathaway, Music Engineer: John Richards, Choreography: Stuart Hopps, Sound Recordist: George Richards, Re-recording Mixer: John Hayward, Supervising Sound Editor: Martin Evans, Sound Editor: Peter Bond, Sound Editor: Ron Davis, Dialogue Editor: John Cochrane, Foley Editor: Peter Holt, Stunt Co-ordinator: Tom Lucy, Stunt Co-ordinator: Terry Forrestal, Stunts: Tom Lucy, Stunts: Terry Forrestal, Stunts: Lucy Allen, Stunts: Phil Lonergan, Stunts: Tony Lucken, Stunts: Sean McCabe, Stunts: Joanna McClaren, Stunts: Séon Rogers, Stunts: Tony Smart, Yanko's Dance Double: Vladimir Kondratyuk, Horsemaster: Debbie Kaye, Wrangler: Paul Boase, Wrangler: Alison Boon, Wrangler: Mick Hart, Wrangler: Peter Munt, Richard Romain, Studio: Shepperton Studios
Cast
(32)
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 (William Smith), Fiona Victory (Mrs Smith), William Scott Masson (Mr Willcox), Eve Matheson (Mrs Willcox), Dave Hill (Jack Vincent), Roger Ashton-Griffiths (Canon Van Stone), Matthew Scurfield (Thackery), Margery Withers (Widow Cree), Janine Duvitski (Mrs Finn), Willie Ross (Preble), Janet Henfry (Mrs Rigby), Paul Whitby (Stefan), Bob Smith (Nikolas), Angela Morant (Iryna), Gerardo Silano (Brother Bodan), Neil Rutherford (Brother Peter), Sandra Huggett (Brother Bodan's wife), Frédérique Feder (Brother Peter's wife), Ellis Fernandez (Stefan, Amy's son), Esperanza Carmona, Natasha Cullingford, Christopher Maskens, Emma Payne, Steven Rouse, Michael Toon (Ukrainian dancer)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(18)
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n3 2001 Pages: 179-195Title: Misogyny and Homoerotic Hints Feminized and Romanticized:...Author: WATSON, Wallace S. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Conrad's 'Amy Foster' and Kidron's". A comparative analysis of Joseph Conrad's 1901 short story and its 1997 cinematic adaptation by Beeban Kidron.
In: Legend n31 2000 Pages: 8-14
Title: Swept by the seaAuthor: VASSIE, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at a selection of film soundtracks with a nautical theme.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 40
Title: Amy FosterAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Page: UK4 [UK Film Section]
Title: New filmsAuthor: MATHEOU, Demetrios Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n5 May 1998 Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MATTHEWS, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n4 May 1998 Pages: 44-45
Title: Music, European styleAuthor: BLACK, Edwin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to SWEPT FROM THE SEA, directed by Beeban Kidron.
In: Film Review June 1998 Page: 19
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1998 Pages: 46-48
Title: Weisz womanAuthor: HAYNES, Lórien Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Rachel Weisz discusses her starring role in the Joseph Conrad adaptation AMY FOSTER (1998).
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v17 n65 March 1998 Pages: 4-8
Title: "First the Violins, then the Handkerchiefs"Author: SCHWIGER, Daniel Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: John Barry talks about his work, focussing on SWEPT FROM THE SEA.
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 148
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack release for AMY FOSTER (1997).
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: HUMPHRIES, Patrick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Legend n25 1998 Pages: 38-39
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: THEWLIS, Russell C. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v18 n1 Feb/Mar 1997 Pages: 23, 25-26
Title: Location Report: Amy Foster in Cornawall.Author: HEWITT, Charles Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report considering the problems of shooting in windy and inclement weather, with comments from director of photography Dick Pope and director Beeban Kidron on filming and techniques used.
In: Variety 15 Sep 1997 Page: 78
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1126 19 Sep 1997 Page: 27
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v17 n5 Oct/Nov 1996 Page: 12
Title: [Eyepiece - v17 n5 Oct/Nov 1996: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Some of the production crew credits, particularly relating to photography.
In: Screen International n1064 28 Jun 1996 Page: 4
Title: Phoenix makes UK debut with Kidron's Amy FosterAuthor: SHCKLETON, Liz Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On various projects of Phoenix Pictures
In: Screen International n1074 6 Sep 1996 Page: 22
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1081297
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1081298
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status