The Mayor of Casterbridge
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.
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.
Actor: Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy, Alex Kelly, Polly Walker, Darren Hawkes, Jean Marsh, Michael Beint, Clive Russell
Director: David Thacker
Country: United Kingdom
Produced By: Pearson Television International, Sally Head Productions
Runtime: 196
Release: 2003
Rating: 7.273 out of 10
Language: English,
Views: 636
Content Rating:PG
Quality: DVD
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Keywords:Based On Novel Or Book
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