Jane Eyre (1973– )

Stars:

Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Hazel Clyne

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sorcha Cusack	...	Jane Eyre (5 episodes, 1973)
Michael Jayston	...	Edward Rochester (5 episodes, 1973)
Hazel Clyne	...	Leah (4 episodes, 1973)
Zara Jaber	...	Grace Poole (4 episodes, 1973)
Megs Jenkins	...	Mrs. Fairfax (4 episodes, 1973)
Ronald Mayer	...	John (4 episodes, 1973)
Isabelle Rosin	...	Adèle (4 episodes, 1973)
Jean Harvey	...	Mrs. Reed (3 episodes, 1973)
Anna Korwin	...	Sophie (3 episodes, 1973)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1973 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

275 min 275 min (5 parts)

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jane Eyre: Oh sir, it is past eleven o'clock. I must go.
Edward Rochester: No, stay. I am not here, remember. So we are free.
Jane Eyre: Oh, but Miss Ingram is expecting your return from business this evening.
Edward Rochester: [takes Jane's hand] What if she does?

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Connections

Version of Jane Eyre (1910)

User Reviews

Cusack and Jayston are the finest.

This is probably the best treatment of Jane Eyre I've seen. A novel this rich does not adapt well to a two hour film, and this five hour production allows for a more than adequate treatment of the depth and scope of Bronte's work. The narration by Jane herself is a unique approach that I found very interesting and added to the depth of not only Jane herself but also to the other characters about whom she continually muses. Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston are excellently paired and are, in my opinion, the finest Jane and Rochester I've seen, both in terms of characterization and looks. Finally a Jane and Rochester who aren't too beautiful!