Sommersby
"She knew his face. His touch. His voice. She knew everything about him ... But the truth."
Originally released in 1993. Sommersby is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jon Amiel.
Starring Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, and Bill Pullman
Synopsis
Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he suddenly returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter. Laurel herself is unsure, but willing to take the man into her home, and perhaps later into her heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (414 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$140.1M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jodie Foster
as Laurel Sommersby
Richard Gere
as John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend
Bill Pullman
as Orin Meecham
James Earl Jones
as Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
Lanny Flaherty
as Buck
William Windom
as Reverend Powell
Wendell Wellman
as Travis
Brett Kelley
as Little Rob
Clarice Taylor
as Esther
Frankie Faison
as Joseph
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $140,081,992
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
- Alcor Films
- Le Studio Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sommersby about?
Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant m...
Who directed Sommersby?
Sommersby was directed by Jon Amiel.
How long is Sommersby?
Sommersby has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Sommersby released?
Sommersby was released on February 5, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sommersby?
The main cast of Sommersby includes Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, Bill Pullman, James Earl Jones, Lanny Flaherty.
Is Sommersby worth watching?
Sommersby has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 414 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.