Movie · 1997
Is Swept from the Sea based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Swept from the Sea is based on the book Amy Foster by Joseph Conrad (1901).
The movie was released in 1997.
The book behind Swept from the Sea
Common questions
Is Swept from the Sea based on a book?
Yes. Swept from the Sea is based on the book Amy Foster by Joseph Conrad (1901).
Who wrote the book Swept from the Sea is based on?
Amy Foster was written by Joseph Conrad and first published in 1901.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Amy Foster before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Joseph Conrad's books
- Apocalypse Now (film, 1979)
- Sabotage (film, 1936)
- The Duellists (film, 1977)
- Lord Jim (film, 1965)
- The Secret Agent (film, 1996)
- Victory (film, 1919)