Wuthering Heights (1992)

Heathcliff is Cathy Earnshaw's foster brother; more than that, he is her other half. When forces within and without tear them apart, Heathcliff wreaks vengeance on those he holds ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Kosminsky

Writers:

Emily Brontë (novel), Anne Devlin

Stars:

Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes, Janet McTeer

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Juliette Binoche	...	Cathy Linton / Catherine Earnshaw
Ralph Fiennes	...	Heathcliff
Janet McTeer	...	Ellen Dean
Sophie Ward	...	Isabella Linton
Simon Shepherd	...	Edgar Linton
Jeremy Northam	...	Hindley Earnshaw
Jason Riddington	...	Hareton Earnshaw
Simon Ward	...	Mr. Linton
Dick Sullivan	...	Parson
Robert Demeger	...	Joseph
Paul Geoffrey	...	Mr. Lockwood
John Woodvine	...	Thomas Earnshaw
Jennifer Daniel	...	Mrs. Linton
Janine Wood	...	Frances Earnshaw
Jonathan Firth	...	Linton Heathcliff

Storyline

Heathcliff is Cathy Earnshaw's foster brother; more than that, he is her other half. When forces within and without tear them apart, Heathcliff wreaks vengeance on those he holds responsible, even into a second generation.

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Plot Keywords:

passion | love | class differences | moors | england | 

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Taglines:

A passion. An obsession. A love that destroyed everyone it touched.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for theme, language and elements of violence and sensuality

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 1992 (UK)

Also Known As:

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights

Filming Locations:

Aysgarth Falls, Aysgarth, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's title came about because the Samuel Goldwyn Co. threatened to sue Paramount, as it owned the rights to the title via the 1939 film. Upheld by the Motion Picture Association of America, Goldwyn was legally permitted to fine Paramount $2,500 every time it neglected to add the Emily Brontë prefix to the title of their version.

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Quotes

Cathy Linton: My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I'm well aware, as winter changes the trees. My love for Heathcliff is the eternal rock beneath: a source of little visible delight, but necessary. Nelly, I AM Heathcliff!

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Connections

Version of Hihintayin kita sa langit (1991)

User Reviews

It's a good story, and you get it all to the bitter end.

It is puzzling that critics generally seem not to like this filming of Emily Bronte's tale of vengeance and woe. True, it is not a perfect novel as even Charlotte Bronte allowed in a preface to a later edition, but it evokes powerful images and emotions apropos of the Yorkshire country. This film, moreover, gives us the whole story to the bitter end, unlike some previous filmings. It is beautifully photographed in a bleak and forbidding setting. Color balances seem a tad weird at times and the editing is not always precise, but it is certainly a good attempt at a difficult story. For me, I found the acting good to adequate, often even excellent. This version deserves a look.