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1970 film version of Emily Bronte's classic novel, directed by Robert Fuest. Anna Calder-Marshall stars as the wild and beautiful Catherine, who forms a strong attachment to the mysterious foundling Heathcliff (Timothy Dalton) after he is taken in by her father (Harry Andrews). When Heathcliff leaves to seek his fortune, he returns to find - to his despair - that Catherine has married the local magistrate Edgar (Ian Ogilvy). The story is narrated by Catherine's servant Nellie (Judy Cornwell), who in this version is portrayed as a beautiful young blonde. Julian Glover co-stars as Hindley, Catherine's older brother, who takes over the house and land after the death of their father - but ends up gambling away the family fortune in a drunken binge after the death of his wife and child.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In the early 19th century on the lone, shivering Yorkshire moors, the owner of Wuthering Heights brings home an orphan from Liverpool named Heathcliff (Timothy Dalton). When the kindly Mr Earnshaw dies, his son Hindley forces Heathcliff to work as a stable boy. Though clearly despised by Hindley, daughter Catherine develops an intense kinship with the dark, brooding Heathcliff that blossoms into fervent love. When Cathy (Anna Calder-Marshall) meets wealthy neighbour Edgar Linton (Ian Ogilvy) and encourages his attentions, the devastated Heathcliffe runs away. Cathy marries Edgar, and a few years later the resentful Heathcliff returns with his own wealth and sophistication. Still obsessively in love with each other, Cathy gets deathly ill and the plot ensues with tragic consequences for all involved.
What a delightful, haunting tale of sheer brilliance and disturbing imagery. Filmed on location in Yorkshire, the scenery is spectacular, foreboding and beautifully depicts the characters sense of desolation and hopelessness. Director Robert Fuest dishes up plenty of mood, atmosphere, and some rather delectable performances from his two leads, particularly Timothy Dalton as the tortured, gorgeous Heathcliff. This film is not without faults, it does not zealously follow Emily Bronte's novel and some viewers might find this annoying. Overall, a stunning, heartfelt production that I warmly recommend to all.
What a delightful, haunting tale of sheer brilliance and disturbing imagery. Filmed on location in Yorkshire, the scenery is spectacular, foreboding and beautifully depicts the characters sense of desolation and hopelessness. Director Robert Fuest dishes up plenty of mood, atmosphere, and some rather delectable performances from his two leads, particularly Timothy Dalton as the tortured, gorgeous Heathcliff. This film is not without faults, it does not zealously follow Emily Bronte's novel and some viewers might find this annoying. Overall, a stunning, heartfelt production that I warmly recommend to all.
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By Jeffrey Davis
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I have just watched this on DVD having originally seen it at the cinema in Morecambe in 1974, whilst a student at Lancaster University. The atmosphere of this version and especially the appropriately haunting theme music, composed by Michel Legrand, has stayed with me ever since. I was, therefore, delighted when the main title music appeared on a CD 'The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection' released on the Silva Screen label recently.
I largely agree with the review by Ellen and although, like almost any film based on a novel, the movie takes liberties with the plot, it maintains the essential atmosphere of Bronte's world, being beautifully filmed in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Above all I liked the performances by Anna Calder-Marshall and Timothy Dalton, as an appropriately brooding Heathcliffe. The final sections were especially haunting (no pun intended) and my wife, who was watching the film with me, was in tears at the end, which has to be an indication of the film's success!
I largely agree with the review by Ellen and although, like almost any film based on a novel, the movie takes liberties with the plot, it maintains the essential atmosphere of Bronte's world, being beautifully filmed in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Above all I liked the performances by Anna Calder-Marshall and Timothy Dalton, as an appropriately brooding Heathcliffe. The final sections were especially haunting (no pun intended) and my wife, who was watching the film with me, was in tears at the end, which has to be an indication of the film's success!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Ellen
Format:DVD
The photography, lighting and use of the Yorkshire landscape in this film is stunning. Anna Calder Marshall negotiates the Bronte melodrama skilfully, remaining earthy and grounded yet capturing perfectly the gothic Romantics (as in the movement not the Valentines) of the novel - it's a surprisingly contemporary performance that cuts through the fog of more recent versions to show a real person rather than a timeworn icon of literature. There are flaws in the film but I've seen no version yet that betters this intelligent edit of the story and while it takes a few liberties with the text here and there, it's done with a real understanding of the spirit(s) and atmosphere of the book which more pedantic versions have missed by a long way.
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Cracking
Timothy Dalton at his best. He was just amazing as Heathcliff. What a broody character. For Bronte fans everywhere, and people who believe in true love never dying!
Published 1 month ago by Tallyloo
5.0 out of 5 stars
The film that 'gets' Catherine and Heathcliff
This for me is the best Wuthering Heights film because Anna Calder-Marshall and Timothy Dalton truly capture the passion of the characters of Catherine and Heathcliff as they are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vitality
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Good Adaptation
Emily Bronte's classic novel from 1847 has been adapted for both television and the big screen many times. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D Brown
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Wuthering Heights
Timothy Dalton does glowering and gloomy very well, helped by his "gypsy" dark looks. Can't make up my mind about Anna Calder-Marshall's part - at times instead of being... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jane Doe
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Wuthering Heights - Great British film making
I have to say I loved this film. It tells the story of Heathcliff, adopted into the Earnshaw family in rural Yorkshire, and the effect he has on the family, especially his adopted... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Victor
5.0 out of 5 stars
What Passion!
I have always loved this film, it is haunting, so romantic and the characters look exactly as I imagined after reading the book as child. The music is also beautiful .... Read more
Published 21 months ago by BlueRabbit
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's ok, but not the best.
Well, it is faithful to the text at first, but then deviates and creates its own story, by removing the Linton, young Cathy and Hareton love triangle and focusing entirely on... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2010 by K. Lygo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A cult movie
This is a very honest adaptation to Brontë's Wuthering Heights.
As an adaptation, it has limits and this must be take in consideration. Read more
As an adaptation, it has limits and this must be take in consideration. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2010 by Débora 1968
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Wuthering Heights
I have read the book and seen lots of films through the years of Emily Brontes classic tale. This is the best film by far. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Mrs T
4.0 out of 5 stars
It could have been so much better
- had the whole story been told (& more faithfully)...
First of all, this film won't please those who are big fans of the book. They should probably skip it altogether. Read more
First of all, this film won't please those who are big fans of the book. They should probably skip it altogether. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2008 by V. Augustic
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