Wuthering Heights

Name: Wuthering Heights
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Released: December 23, 1970
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 43
Cast: Anna Calder-Marshall, Harry Andrews, Hilary Heath, Hugh Griffith, James Cossins

1970

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American International Pictures (AIP) | Release Date: December 23, 1970 | G

Starring: Anna Calder-Marshall, Harry Andrews, Hilary Heath, Hugh Griffith, James Cossins, Judy Cornwell, Julian Glover, Pamela Brown, Rosalie Crutchley, Timothy Dalton

Summary: Doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff are torn apart by their own selfishness and hate.

Director: Robert Fuest

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Romance

Rating: G

Runtime: 104 min

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Empire Danny Graydon

Less melodramatic and earthier than the classic 1939 version with Olivier, Robert Fuest’s take still heaves with passion thanks to Dalton’s fiery chemistry with Anna Calder-Marshall’s Cathy. John Coquillon’s cinematography expertly captures the drabness of the Moors setting, while Michel Legrand offers a haunting score. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

Wuthering Heights is a competent, tasteful, frequently even lovely re-adaption of Emily Bronte's Gothic, mystical love story. But the brooding tension, the electric passion of two lovers compelled to an inevitable tragedy is not generated. Read full review

The Telegraph Margaret Hinxman

I admire its courage and the always welcome presence of Harry Andrews (as Earnshaw), Judy Cornwell (as Nellie), Pamela Browne, Rosalie Crutchley. But I can't forgive its dullness. I don't have to believe in Wuthering Heights, I simply ask to be transported by it. [13 Jun 1971, p.14]

Vincent Canby

The screenwriter, who often uses bits of dialogue from the novel, doesn't hesitate to add new material that is completely inappropriate. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

While this version is beautifully photographed and admirably acted, there is never any real feeling of romance or sadness. It is all given a matter-of-fact approach, which doesn't make for a great film. Read full review

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