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Somewhere in Time (film)

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Somewhere in Time is a 1980 American romantic fantasy drama film from Universal Pictures, directed by Jeannot Szwarc and starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer. It is a film adaptation of the novel Bid Time Return (1975) by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay. Reeve plays Richard Collier, a playwright who becomes obsessed with the photograph of a young woman at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Through self-hypnosis, he transports himself back in time to the year 1912 to find love with actress Elise McKenna (portrayed by Seymour). He comes into conflict with Elise's manager, William Fawcett Robinson (portrayed by Plummer), who attempts to deter him, fearing that romance would derail her career. The film is known for its musical score composed by John Barry, featuring pianist Roger Williams. The 18th variation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini is also used several times. In 2018, Seymour disclosed that she and Reeve fell in love while working on the film. However, they broke up after Reeve found out his ex-girlfriend was expecting their child. The two remained close friends for the rest of Reeve's life. Despite an unfavorable critical reception and modest box office receipts in its original release, the movie developed a cult following.

Infobox

Directed by
Jeannot Szwarc
Screenplay by
Richard Matheson
Based on
Bid Time Returnby Richard Matheson
Produced by
mw- Stephen Deutsch Ray Stark (uncredited)
Starring
Christopher Reeve Jane Seymour Christopher Plummer Teresa Wright
Cinematography
Isidore Mankofsky
Edited by
Jeff Gourson
Music by
John Barry
Productioncompany
Rastar
Distributed by
Universal Pictures
Release date
October 3, 1980 (1980-10-03)
Running time
103 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$9.7 million

Tables

· Soundtrack › Certifications
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Region
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
100,000*
United States (RIAA)
United States (RIAA)
Region
United States (RIAA)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
1,000,000^
Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Region
Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Gold
100,000*
United States (RIAA)
Platinum
1,000,000^
Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. The professor's last name is likely an homage to Jack Finney, author of the 1970 novel Time and Again, who travels back
  2. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1979/07/06/archives/on-location-with-christopher-reeve-3-chocolates-on-the-pillow.html
  3. Business People
    https://businesspeople.com/Post/2931/all-about-jane-seymour
  4. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-14-me-590-story.html
  5. Chicago Tribune
    https://www.chicagotribune.com/1992/10/23/somewhere-in-time-travelers/
  6. The Independent
    https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/books/features/invisible-ink-no-149-jack-finney-8303705.html
  7. The Cinematropolis
    https://www.thecinematropolis.com/somewhere-in-time-joys-of-fantastical-time-travel/
  8. George Wendt's "Somewhere in Time" surprise is better than a cold one
    https://call-back-yesterday.castos.com/episodes/george-wendt39s-34somewhere-in-time34-surprise-is-better-than-a-cold-one
  9. AFI Catalog
    https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/56507
  10. TCM Classic Film Festival 2022
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVrOUk8Mt5Y
  11. Journal-Register
  12. "香港估估吓:世貿前身 夜總會變大戲院?"
    https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/lifestyle/20181105/bkn-20181105080052222-1105_00982_001.html
  13. Rotten Tomatoes
    http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/somewhere_in_time/
  14. Metacritic
    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/somewhere-in-time
  15. Oscars.org
    http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1981
  16. AFI
    https://web.archive.org/web/20181014151432/http://www.afi.com/Docs/100Years/passions400.pdf
  17. AFI
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190714173401/http://www.afi.com/Docs/100Years/scores250.pdf
  18. "Somewhere in Time: Limited Edition"
    https://lalalandrecords.com/somewhere-in-time-limited-edition/
  19. "Brazilian album certifications – John Barry – Somewhere In Time"
    https://pro-musicabr.org.br/home/certificados/?busca_artista=John+Barry&busca_tipo_produto=ÁLBUM
  20. "American album certifications – John Barry – Somewhere In Time"
    https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=John+Barry&ti=Somewhere+In+Time&format=Album&type=#search_section
  21. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-14-me-590-story.html
  22. Chicago Tribune
    https://www.chicagotribune.com/1992/10/23/somewhere-in-time-travelers/
  23. CNET
    https://www.cnet.com/news/avengers-endgame-time-travel-why-it-all-makes-perfect-sense/
  24. Variety
    https://variety.com/2006/legit/news/somewhere-rights-nabbed-by-davenport-1117939396/#
  25. Playbill
    http://www.playbill.com/article/somewhere-in-time-musical-reading-to-feature-andrew-samonsky-and-kelli-barrett-com-200392
  26. Playbill
    http://www.playbill.com/article/somewhere-in-time-musical-with-laura-osnes-and-ryan-silverman-begins-nyc-workshop-com-340813
  27. Playbill
    http://www.playbill.com/article/andrew-samonsky-steps-into-leading-role-of-somewhere-in-time-musical-com-204739
  28. "演藝蝶影:經典愛情片《時光倒流七十年》"
    https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202202/18/AP620eb0a5e4b036dce9942b84.html
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