Wuthering Heights movie poster

Wuthering Heights

"Two hearts that beat as one"

September 11, 1998 1h 52m 6.6/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Wuthering Heights is a tv movie/drama film. directed by David Skynner.

Starring Robert Cavanah, Peter Davison, and Orla Brady

Synopsis

Gypsy boy Heathcliffe is adopted by a god-fearing landowner in northern England and grows up as the soul-mate of the daughter, Cathy Earnshaw. When father dies, stern son Hindley returns and bans Heathcliffe to the stables; when they spy upon their upper class neighbors, Edgar Linton sends the dogs upon them and chases Heath but starts an affair -love comes only from him- with her. When Hindley's socialite wife Frances dies in childbirth, he is completely embittered, becomes a drunk unable to care for his son Hareton and has to sell Wuthering Hights- to Heathcliffe. After a misunderstanding Cathy marries Linton, Heath retorts by a loveless match with his sister. Even Cathy's death doesn't stop the cycle of spite, grief and harm so it poisons the next generation's lives as well while she keeps haunting Heathcliffe

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 11, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (29 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • LWT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wuthering Heights about?

Gypsy boy Heathcliffe is adopted by a god-fearing landowner in northern England and grows up as the soul-mate of the daughter, Cathy Earnshaw. When father dies, stern son Hindley returns and bans H...

Who directed Wuthering Heights?

Wuthering Heights was directed by David Skynner.

How long is Wuthering Heights?

Wuthering Heights has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Wuthering Heights released?

Wuthering Heights was released on September 11, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Wuthering Heights?

The main cast of Wuthering Heights includes Robert Cavanah, Peter Davison, Orla Brady, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Smart.