The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003)
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
Director: David Thacker
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 196 min
Release Date: December 28, 2003
Cast
- Ciarán Hinds - Michael Henchard
- Juliet Aubrey - Susan
- Jodhi May - Elizabeth Jane
- James Purefoy - Donald Farfrae
- Alex Kelly - Maid
Screenplay
Music: Adrian Johnston
Production: Pearson Television International, Sally Head Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mayor of Casterbridge about?
- Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
- Who directed The Mayor of Casterbridge?
- The Mayor of Casterbridge was directed by David Thacker.
- Who stars in The Mayor of Casterbridge?
- The Mayor of Casterbridge stars Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy, Alex Kelly.
- How long is The Mayor of Casterbridge?
- The Mayor of Casterbridge has a runtime of 3h 16m (196 minutes).
- What genre is The Mayor of Casterbridge?
- The Mayor of Casterbridge is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Mayor of Casterbridge produced?
- The Mayor of Casterbridge was produced in United Kingdom.