Wuthering Heights (1970)

  • G
  • 12/23/1970 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 44m

The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love.

Overview

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

Robert Fuest

Director

Emily Brontë

Novel

Patrick Tilley

Screenplay

Cast

Anna Calder-Marshall's headshot

Anna Calder-Marshall

Cathy Earnshaw
Timothy Dalton's headshot

Timothy Dalton

Heathcliff
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

Mr. Earnshaw
Pamela Brown's headshot

Pamela Brown

Mrs. Linton
Judy Cornwell's headshot

Judy Cornwell

Nellie
James Cossins's headshot

James Cossins

Mr. Linton
Rosalie Crutchley's headshot

Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs. Earnshaw
Hilary Dwyer's headshot

Hilary Dwyer

Isabella Linton

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