Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Carey Mulligan | ... | Bathsheba Everdene | |
Matthias Schoenaerts | ... | Gabriel Oak | |
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Tilly Vosburgh | ... | Mrs. Hurst |
Mark Wingett | ... | Bailiff #1 | |
Dorian Lough | ... | Bailiff #2 | |
Sam Phillips | ... | Sergeant Doggett | |
Tom Sturridge | ... | Sergeant Francis Troy | |
Juno Temple | ... | Fanny Robbin | |
Bradley Hall | ... | Joseph Poorgrass | |
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Hilton McRae | ... | Jacob Smallbury |
Jessica Barden | ... | Liddy | |
Harry Peacock | ... | Jan Coggan | |
Victor McGuire | ... | Bailiff Pennyways | |
Michael Sheen | ... | William Boldwood | |
Jody Halse | ... | Farmer Stone |
The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. Written by Fox Searchlight
Far from the Madding Crowd, a well respected novel with an adaptation already to its name, hasn't got much new ground to cover. This 2015 film, starring Carey Mulligan, upholds the book's reputation. Bathsheba (Mulligan) is a headstrong farm owner who meets three possible suiters in a short space of time; Gabriel the farmer, William the nobleman and Frank the soldier. All bear distinctive qualities. All wish Bathsheba to marry them the moment they lay eyes on her. FftMC favours one man over the rest. We're smitten before even given the chance to decide. Mulligan's the charismatic, leading lady, making decisions that come at a price. Schoenaerts, Sturridge and Sheen add flavour to this period drama, their personalities and dialogue capturing what action cannot.