Somewhere in Time (1980)
Someday in the past he will find her...
Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century. Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in time—where he meets her.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: October 2, 1980
Cast
- Christopher Reeve - Richard Collier
- Jane Seymour - Elise McKenna
- Christopher Plummer - William Fawcett Robinson
- Teresa Wright - Laura Roberts
- Bill Erwin - Arthur Biehl
- George Voskovec - Dr. Gerald Finney
- Susan French - Older Elise
- John Alvin - Arthur's Father
- Eddra Gale - Genevieve
- Audrey Bennett - Richard's Date
Screenplay
- Richard Matheson (Novel)
- Richard Matheson (Screenplay)
Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Isidore Mankofsky
Editing: Jeff Gourson
Production: Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Pain of Unrequited Love, A New Love After Heartbreak, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar
Keywords
hypnosis, time travel, love, playwright, photograph, heartbreak, 1910s, stage actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Somewhere in Time about?
- Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century. Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in time—where he meets her.
- Who directed Somewhere in Time?
- Somewhere in Time was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
- Who stars in Somewhere in Time?
- Somewhere in Time stars Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, Bill Erwin, George Voskovec.
- How long is Somewhere in Time?
- Somewhere in Time has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Somewhere in Time?
- Somewhere in Time is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Somewhere in Time?
- Somewhere in Time had a budget of $5M.
- Where was Somewhere in Time produced?
- Somewhere in Time was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Somewhere in Time?
- The themes of Somewhere in Time include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Pain of Unrequited Love, A New Love After Heartbreak, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar.