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Wuthering Heights (1992)

A man becomes obsessed with vengeance when his soul mate marries another man.

Director:

Peter Kosminsky

Writers:

Emily Brontë (novel), Anne Devlin (screenplay)
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Cast

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
Dick Sullivan Dick Sullivan ... Parson
Robert Demeger Robert Demeger ... Joseph
Paul Geoffrey ... Mr Lockwood
John Woodvine ... Thomas Earnshaw
Jennifer Daniel ... Mrs Linton
Janine Wood ... Frances Earnshaw
Jonathan Firth ... Linton Heathcliff
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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. Written by Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>

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

Genres:

Drama | History | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for theme, language and elements of violence and sensuality | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Real life father and daughter Simon Ward and Sophie Ward portray father and daughter in the movie. See more »

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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User Reviews

 
It's a good story, and you get it all to the bitter end.
30 March 2000 | by FISHCAKESee all my reviews

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.


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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 1992 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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