Wuthering Heights is a competent, tasteful, frequently even lovely re-adaption of Emily Bronte's Gothic, mystical love story. But the brooding tension, the electric passion of two lovers compelled to an inevitable tragedy is not generated.
Wuthering Heights
The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love.
1970 · 1h 44m · G
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Robert Fuest
Overview
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
Director and cast
- Robert Fuest Director
- Anna Calder-Marshall as Cathy Earnshaw
- Timothy Dalton as Heathcliff
- Harry Andrews as Mr. Earnshaw
- Pamela Brown as Mrs. Linton
- Judy Cornwell as Nellie
- James Cossins as Mr. Linton
- Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Earnshaw
- Hilary Dwyer as Isabella Linton (as Hilary Dwyer)
- Julian Glover as Hindley Earnshaw
- Hugh Griffith Cast
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