Wuthering Heights (1939)
I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!
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.
Director: William Wyler
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: April 7, 1939
Cast
- Merle Oberon - Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton
- Laurence Olivier - Heathcliff
- David Niven - Edgar Linton
- Flora Robson - Ellen Dean
- Donald Crisp - Dr. Kenneth
- Geraldine Fitzgerald - Isabella Linton
- Hugh Williams - Hindley Earnshaw
- Leo G. Carroll - Joseph
- Miles Mander - Lockwood
- Cecil Kellaway - Earnshaw
Screenplay
- Ben Hecht (Screenplay)
- Emily Brontë (Novel)
- Charles MacArthur (Screenplay)
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Gregg Toland
Editing: Daniel Mandell
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power
Keywords
jealousy, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, love of one's life, central and south america, rags to riches, rivalry, yorkshire, moor (terrain), 19th century
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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 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.
- Who directed Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights was directed by William Wyler.
- Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights stars Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven, Flora Robson, Donald Crisp, Geraldine Fitzgerald.
- How long is Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Wuthering Heights produced?
- Wuthering Heights was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Wuthering Heights?
- The themes of Wuthering Heights include: Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Burning Envy and Destructive Power.