Sommersby is a 1993 movie directed by Jon Amiel with main actors Richard Gere, Jodie Foster, and Lanny Flaherty. The plot of this drama-mystery film revolves around a farmer who comes home after the Civil War, raising suspicions whether he is indeed who he claims to be. We will explore the filming locations, dates, and some unique facts about the making of this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Sommersby” took place in various locations in the state of Virginia, USA. These places include Lexington, Farmville, Hot Springs, Appomattox, and Charlotte Court House. The film production occurred over a span of nearly three months, specifically from April 13, 1992, to June 30, 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Gere | Jack |
| Jodie Foster | Laurel |
| Lanny Flaherty | Buck |
| Wendell Wellman | Travis |
| Bill Pullman | Orin |
| Brett Kelley | Little Rob |
| William Windom | Reverend Powell |
| Clarice Taylor | Esther |
| Frankie Faison | Joseph |
| Richard Hamilton | Doc Evans |
| Karen Kirschenbauer | Mrs. Evans |
| Carter McNeese | Storekeeper Wilson |
| Dean Whitworth | Tom Clemmons |
| Stan Kelly | John Green |
| Stephanie Weaver | Mrs. Bundy |
| Mark Williams | Boy #2 |
| Muse Watson | Drifter #1 |
| Paul Austin | KKK #1 / Folsom |
| Dale Stewart | KKK #4 |
| Jake Cress | Marshall #1 |
| Doug Sloan | Marshall #2 |
| Ray McKinnon | Lawyer Webb |
| Maury Chaykin | Lawyer Dawson |
| James Earl Jones | Judge Issacs |
| Stuart Fallen | Court Bailiff |
| Barry McLerran | Clerk |
| Richard Lineback | Timothy Fry |
| Joe Basham | Witness |
| Patrick Morse | Boarding House Manager |
| Joe Neel | Auctioneer |
| Harry T. Daniel | Official |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Sommersby” is a PG-13 rated film, with a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.
- It was released in the USA on February 5, 1993.
- The story of “Sommersby” was crafted by a team of writers consisting of Daniel Vigne, Jean-Claude Carrière, and Nicholas Meyer.
- Along with Richard Gere, Jodie Foster, and Lanny Flaherty, the movie also includes other well-known actors – Wendell Wellman, Bill Pullman, Brett Kelley, William Windom, and others in various roles.
- “Sommersby” managed to win two awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lexington, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.78402080000001
- Longitude: -79.4428157
- Place ID: ChIJ5aWwV9DITIgRYACD4tSBGOg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lexington, VA 24450, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Farmville, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.3020965
- Longitude: -78.3919401
- Place ID: ChIJ-6gwYcBOsokRd6AZc8rmJEg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Farmville, VA 23901, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hot Springs, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.9993993
- Longitude: -79.831587
- Place ID: ChIJaWYv0NWWTIgRuLrpYLoRrj0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hot Springs, VA 24445, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Appomattox, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.3570894
- Longitude: -78.8252911
- Place ID: ChIJq4JalVD7sokRnB5G4LuYJLY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Appomattox, VA 24522, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Charlotte Court House, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.0565361
- Longitude: -78.638334
- Place ID: ChIJiaAKIjRgsokRSr6iGxydlG8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Charlotte Court House, VA 23923, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
