Wuthering Heights
"The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love."
Originally released in 1970. Wuthering Heights is a drama/romance film. directed by Robert Fuest.
Starring Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton, and Harry Andrews
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (43 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$4.5M
5.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Calder-Marshall
as Cathy Earnshaw
Timothy Dalton
as Heathcliff
Harry Andrews
as Mr. Earnshaw
Pamela Brown
as Mrs. Linton
Judy Cornwell
as Nellie
James Cossins
as Mr. Linton
Rosalie Crutchley
as Mrs. Earnshaw
Hilary Dwyer
as Isabella Linton
Julian Glover
as Hindley Earnshaw
Hugh Griffith
as Dr. Kenneth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $4,500,000
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wuthering Heights about?
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 sh...
Who directed Wuthering Heights?
Wuthering Heights was directed by Robert Fuest.
How long is Wuthering Heights?
Wuthering Heights has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Wuthering Heights released?
Wuthering Heights was released on June 9, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wuthering Heights?
The main cast of Wuthering Heights includes Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton, Harry Andrews, Pamela Brown, Judy Cornwell.