Sommersby

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.

Tagline

“She knew his face. His touch. His voice. She knew everything about him ... But the truth.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Director

Jon Amiel

Original Language

EN

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 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.

Who directed Sommersby?

Sommersby was directed by Jon Amiel.

When was Sommersby released?

Sommersby was released on February 5, 1993.

How long is Sommersby?

Sommersby has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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