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Wuthering Heights

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"I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!"

Duration

1h 44m

Release

7 Apr 1939

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

A servant in the house of Wuthering Heights tells a traveler the unfortunate tale of lovers Cathy and Heathcliff.

Cast

Merle OberonLaurence OlivierDavid Niven

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 96%Metacritic: 83/100

Details

Director

William Wyler

Writers

Charles MacArthurBen HechtEmily Brontë

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 7 nominations total

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