Richard Gere
John Robert "Jack" Sommersby
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Set in the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, the film depicts a farmer returning home from the war, with his wife beginning to suspect that the man is an impostor. Sommersby was released in the United States on February 5, 1993 by Warner Bros.
Feb 5, 1993 · A farmer returns from the Civil War, but his wife suspects he is an impostor. Based on a true story of Martin Guerre, this movie stars Richard Gere and Jodie Foster in a romance and mystery.
- (23K)
- Drama, Mystery, Romance
- Jon Amiel
- 1993-02-05
Reverend Powell. A man returns to his home town after a lengthy absence spent fighting in the US Civil War. Although his apparent character transformation arouses his wife's and others' suspicions,...
- (27)
- Jon Amiel
- PG-13
- Richard Gere
A farmer returns home from the Civil War, but his wife begins to suspect that the man is an impostor. IMDb provides three different summaries of the plot, as well as information on the cast, crew, trivia, and FAQ of the movie.
Feb 5, 1993 · Roger Ebert criticizes the film Sommersby, a remake of The Return of Martin Guerre, for its implausible plot and melodramatic ending. He argues that the film fails to capture the original's subtlety and authenticity, and that the American setting and language are not enough to improve the story.
Sommersby. A man returns to his home town after a lengthy absence spent fighting in the US Civil War. Although his apparent character transformation arouses his wife's and others' suspicions, everyone is delighted when his tobacco-growing scheme is profitable for the whole town.
Richard Gere stars as Jack Sommersby, a man who returns home from the war to reclaim his life, seven years after he was presumed dead. 1,261 IMDb 6.3 1 h 53 min 1993. PG-13.
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