| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Juliette Binoche | ... | Cathy / Catherine | |
| 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 | |
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Dick Sullivan | ... | Parson |
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Robert Demeger | ... | Joseph |
| Paul Geoffrey | ... | Mr Lockwood | |
| John Woodvine | ... | Thomas Earnshaw | |
| Jennifer Daniel | ... | Mrs Linton | |
| Janine Wood | ... | Frances Earnshaw | |
| Jonathan Firth | ... | Linton Heathcliff | |
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. Written by Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
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.