Wide Sargasso Sea
"Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys' steamy prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre"
Originally released in 2006. Wide Sargasso Sea is a drama/romance film. directed by Brendan Maher. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall, and Nina Sosanya
Synopsis
Dramatisation of Jean Rhys's novel set in 19th-century Jamaica. The tragic story of the first Mrs Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre centres on an arranged marriage between a white Creole heiress and a brooding Englishman, who fall in love only to be torn apart by rumours, paranoia and a cultural divide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- BBC Cymru Wales
- Kudos
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wide Sargasso Sea about?
Dramatisation of Jean Rhys's novel set in 19th-century Jamaica. The tragic story of the first Mrs Rochester from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre centres on an arranged marriage between a white Creole ...
Who directed Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea was directed by Brendan Maher.
How long is Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Wide Sargasso Sea released?
Wide Sargasso Sea was released on October 9, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wide Sargasso Sea?
The main cast of Wide Sargasso Sea includes Rafe Spall, Rebecca Hall, Nina Sosanya, Victoria Hamilton, Lorraine Burroughs.