The first filming locations video i made of the film i didnt have the time to film all of the locations i. You can even grab a cup of coffee and walk through our lush gardens. The romantic period drama, starring jane seymour and christopher reeve, was in shot. Celebrate the 29th anniversary of somewhere in time weekend. Somewhere in time is very much a cult classic at the end of the day, not known by a ton of casual moviegoers, or even the typical bluray savant, but those who are fans of the film are fiercely.
The somewhere in time gazebo is situated on a wooded bluff just east of fort mackinac, overlooking marquette park, the village of mackinac island, and straits of mackinac. Somewhere in time 1980 full movie video dailymotion. Watch somewhere in time online stream full movie directv. It was based on the novel bid time return written by richard matheson. The fans guide to the film, updated and expanded to include all the milestones for the movie and over 125 photos, this musthave volume is now available. I know, when you think about time travel movies, you think about scifi films, special effects, space, quantum physics and things like this. Somewhere in time gazebo wedding mackinac state historic. Somewhere in time grand hotel is known as the filming location for the cinematic classic somewhere in time. Theme from somewhere in time tracks 1 to 9 are the original motion picture soundtrack to somewhere in time by john barry released october 1980 in the usa on mca records mca5154 and 1986 belatedly in the uk on mca records mcf 3333. The collectors edition includes a new documentary back to somewhere in time, a commentary by the films director, seven production photos, a featurette narrated by one of the founders of the somewhere in time fan club, english and french language options, english and spanish subtitles. Filming locations 4 filming dates 1 filming locations. In 1972, playwright richard collier christopher reeve becomes fascinated by a photo of elise mckenna jane seymour, a turnofthecentury stage actress, while staying at the grand hotel in mackinac island, michigan. The movie somewhere in time was filmed on mackinac island in 1980 and starred christopher reeve, in car, and jane seymour. Cinematographer isidore mankofsky, asc far left observes from behind the camera as it rolls on actor christopher reeve while filming the ethereal romance somewhere in time 1980, directed by jeannot szwarc second from left.
Each year at the annual somewhere in time weekend on mackinac island, i conduct a walking tour of the film s locations. Richard travels in time to meet elise, and the two appear. With christopher reeve, jane seymour, christopher plummer, teresa wright. A man who becomes so obsessed with her, he travels back in time to meet her and find love. The movie somewhere in time, directed by jeannot szwarc was filmed at grand hotel and on mackinac island in 1979 and the movie was released in 1980. See more ideas about somewhere in time, jane seymour and christopher reeve.
Somewhere in time filming locations part 2 come back to me. Adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of universal pictures film. The new location was selected with the intent of holding wedding ceremonies there. Oct 03, 2018 the movie somewhere in time was filmed on mackinac island in 1980 and starred christopher reeve, in car, and jane seymour. The somewhere in time gazebo mackinac state historic parks. They also include new, neverbeforereleased stills from the film, and a documentary on the fan organization insite. Released september 26th, 1980, somewhere in time stars christopher reeve, jane seymour, christopher plummer, teresa wright the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 43 min, and received a score. Richard matheson, author of bid time return upon which somewhere in time was based, spent many weeks at the del and used it as the backdrop for his 1975 novel. A chicago playwright uses selfhypnosis to travel back in time. Somewhere in time filmed at grand hotel and mackinac island.
Again we talk here about a classic movie, but it is such a sweet romantic film that will totally take you somewhere else, and it can touch everybody. Somewhere in time movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Hotel richard collier checks into 20 of 20 found this interesting. Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early 1900s, elise mckenna. Christopher reeve, jane seymour, christopher plummer, teresa wright. Mar 8, 2018 great movie with beautiful music starring christopher reeve and jane seymour. Grand hotel on mackinac island, in between michigans. At the party, he comes face to face with an old woman who presses something in his hand and whispers, come back to me. But, did you see the somewhere in time film, the romantic time concept movie from 1980.
This is the original gazebo from the movie somewhere in time, filmed on mackinac island. The film follows johnny marco played by stephen dorff, a newly famous actor, as he recuperates from a minor injury at the chateau marmont, a wellknown hollywood retreat. Christopher reeve travels back in time to find his true love. Starring jane seymour and christopher reeve, the film was released in 1980 and has established a loyal group of fans over the years. Apr, 2016 this was formed in 1990 and continues to meet every year in november at the grand hotel for a somewhere in time weekend. This film comes once again to dvd in a collectors edition version done for the films 20th anniversary.
It is a film adaptation of the 1975 novel bid time return by. A chicago playwright uses selfhypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel. Check if it is available to stream online via where to. Met christopher reeve, jane seymour en christopher plummer. Grand hotel somewhere in time weekend october 16 18. On the somewhere in time gazebo mackinac island tourism bureau. On the somewhere in time gazebo mackinac island tourism. Released september 26th, 1980, somewhere in time stars christopher reeve, jane seymour, christopher plummer, teresa wright the pg movie has a runtime of.
Somewhere in time is such a romantic movie with the late and great christopher reeve at his best. Grand hotel the inside parlor floor was used for the check in scenes even though the real check in area was moved years ago to the lower level. In the science fiction novel from which the film was adapted, richard mathesons. Romantiek drama film geregisseerd door jeannot szwarc.
They spend time together, discussing the movie, big screens that are playing the filmi really think in general having a great timetime travel to find the love of your life the story. Ironically, perhaps, the story does not take place on an island. Jan 03, 2015 somewhere in time from somewhere in time john barry 1980 universal pictures film music. While the grand hotel was used in much of the movie, there are other little tidbits around the island that stand in proof that the film was shot here. See more ideas about somewhere in time, jane seymour, christopher reeve. Each year at the annual somewhere in time weekend on mackinac island, i conduct a walking tour of the films locations. It makes time travel seem possible, and shows what true love can do. Grand hotel even hosts a somewhere in time weekend each fall when visitors dress up in vintage clothing, meet people who were involved in the production and relive the movies highlights, including the scene in the gazebo. Mackinac island somewhere in time, the romantic fantasy filmed here in june 1979 and starring christopher reeve and jane seymour, was shown to the hometown folks wednesday night.
Somewhere in time movie filming locations the 80s movies. Every year somewhere in time weekend is one of our most popular and special weekends during the grand hotel season. Add somewhere in time to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. Grand hotel somewhere in time weekend october 25 27. The movie somewhere in time was filmed at grand hotel and on mackinac island in 1979 and the movie was released in 1980. Somewhere in time collectors edition dvd 1980 best buy. By diane haithman, detroit free press staff writer.
May 24, 2016 what may have saved somewhere in time from being completely forgettable was the timeless setting at which it was filmed onlocation. Each year somewhere in time weekend is one of our most popular and special events during the grand hotel season. Small parts of the movie was also filmed in chicago in illinois. Somewhere is a 2010 american drama film written and directed by sofia coppola. Somewhere in time 1980 stream and watch online moviefone. In the film, a playwright portrayed by reeve reaches back in time to connect with an actress jane seymour. Somewhere in time weekend grand hotel mackinac island. John barrys emotional soundtrack really elevated this film boy, could. Grand hotel, 1 grand ave, mackinac island, michigan, usa.
Christopher reeve stars in somewhere in time, a romantic fantasy filmed at mackinac islands grand hotel in 1979. Cinematically, the subject has been best portrayed in berkeley square 1933, portrait of jennie 1948, time after time 1979 and somewhere in time 1980. All music composed by john barry except rhapsody on a theme of paganini by rachmaninoff. Movie shot on mackinac island debuted on this date in 1980. As richards obsession grows, he learns from a friend that time travel may actually be possible through hypnosis. The romantic period drama, starring jane seymour and christopher reeve, was in shot 1979 and released in 1980. Somewhere in time is considered a cult classic by many, and is a hidden nugget of mackinac the 1980 film somewhere in time, starring christopher reeve and jane seymour, was filmed on mackinac island.
The romantic science fiction movie somewhere in time was made in 1980 and was filmed at mackinac island, michigan. The film stars jane seymour, christopher reeve, and christopher plummer. It is one of the few movies which has generated a fan club. It is a film adaptation of the 1975 novel bid time return by richard matheson, who also wrote the screenplay. There are no tv airings of somewhere in time in the next 14 days. Somewhere in time tells a tale of this sort, chicago 1972, a budding playwright richard collier reeve receives a pocket watch from an old lady he has never met before, who asks him come back to me. Nov 17, 2017 twentyfive years later, in 2005, the somewhere in time gazebo was moved from its home at the residence to a new permanent location west of fort mackinac along annes tablet trail. And while this resort hamlet of about 500 will never make or break any film, the word from the coast. Somewhere in time movie filming locations the 80s movies rewind. Universal city studios the film since has developed a fierce. Somewhere in time is a 1980 american romantic fantasy drama film directed by jeannot szwarc. Somewhere in time weekend mackinac island tourism bureau.
Relive somewhere in time at mackinac islands grand hotel. Our scenic grounds perfectly embody the inspiration that arises through the lens of the movies filmed in mendocino. See more ideas about somewhere in time, titanic and titanic history. Despite money, fame and professional success, marco is trapped in an existential crisis and has an emotionally empty daily life.
A charming, witty, passionate romantic drama about a love transcending space and time, somewhere in time is an oldfashioned film in the best sense of that term. Somewhere in time was filmed on location on mackinac island, michigan and in chicago, il. Universal city studios, inc, universal city studios, inc reeve died in. Sep 10, 2015 christopher reeve stars in somewhere in time, a romantic fantasy filmed at mackinac islands grand hotel in 1979. Somewhere in time film your time travel experience. Playwright collier is in the midst of a breakup and. Thats the story told by the movie somewhere in time, filmed at grand hotel and mackinac island, and released in 1980. Grand hotel the inside parlor floor was used for the checkin scenes even though the real checkin area was moved years ago to the lower level. Just in time for 2005, the 25th anniversary of the movie, an allnew edition of the somewhere in time story by insite founder, bill shepard, comes off the press october 2004. The film stars christopher reeve, jane seymour, and christopher plummer. The film stars christopher reeve, jane seymour, and christopher plummer reeve plays richard collier, a playwright who becomes obsessed with a photograph of a young woman at the grand hotel. Feb 24, 2015 pdf telecharger somewhere in time telecharger en lignepdf telecharger somewhere in time. Director laurent bouzereau is the king of making great documentaries about movies, and he does another superb job here providing fans with just about everything theyd want to know about the history and production of the film in a little over an hours time. Reeve plays richard collier, a playwright who becomes obsessed with a.
Where was the film somewhere in time filmed answers. An earnest but uneven adaptation of richard matheson s romantic novel bid time return, somewhere in time is a lifting and somewhat fragile tearjerker in the tradition of portrait of. Here is a tribute to one of my most favorite romantic movies. 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. Join insite, the international network of somewhere in time enthusiasts, dedicated to this beautiful, romantic movie. The movie somewhere in time, directed by jeannot szwarc was filmed at grand hotel and on mackinac island in 1979 and the movie was. Official somewhere in time website starring christopher. Gazebo has become a popular place for fans of the movie to visit.
Somewhere in time gazebo wedding mackinac state historic parks. It is the story of a young man who travels back in time from 1972 to 1912 in search of a beautiful woman whose photograph has captured his heart. When you arrive in mendocino, take some time to marvel at the spectacular views from our cliffside property. The plaque monument is a short walk down a steep hill from the grand hotel, or around the tennis court areagrounds of the hotel, or you can walk on the boardwalk from downtown. Somewhere in time trailer directed by jeannot szwarc and starring.