Wuthering Heights
I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!
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.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Tension
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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.
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The record
Awards
2 wins · 8 nominations
Academy Awards
1 win · 8 nominations
- WinnerAcademy Award for Best Actor
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
1 win
- WinnerNational Board of Review: Top Ten Films
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Box Office & Release
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- Release date
- Apr 7, 1939
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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