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- 1970
- G
- American International Pictures (AIP)
- 1 h 44 m
- 1970
- G
- American International Pictures (AIP)
- 1 h 44 m
Summary Doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff are torn apart by their own selfishness and hate.
Directed By: Robert Fuest
Written By: Emily Brontë, Patrick Tilley
- 1970
- G
- American International Pictures (AIP)
- 1 h 44 m
- 1970
- G
- American International Pictures (AIP)
- 1 h 44 m
Wuthering Heights
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Summary Doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff are torn apart by their own selfishness and hate.
Directed By: Robert Fuest
Written By: Emily Brontë, Patrick Tilley
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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20% Positive
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1 Review
80% Mixed
4 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
43
20% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
80% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Less melodramatic and earthier than the classic 1939 version with Olivier, Robert Fuest’s take still heaves with passion thanks to Dalton’s fiery chemistry with Anna Calder-Marshall’s Cathy. John Coquillon’s cinematography expertly captures the drabness of the Moors setting, while Michel Legrand offers a haunting score.
Wuthering Heights is a competent, tasteful, frequently even lovely re-adaption of Emily Bronte's Gothic, mystical love story. But the brooding tension, the electric passion of two lovers compelled to an inevitable tragedy is not generated.
I admire its courage and the always welcome presence of Harry Andrews (as Earnshaw), Judy Cornwell (as Nellie), Pamela Browne, Rosalie Crutchley. But I can't forgive its dullness. I don't have to believe in Wuthering Heights, I simply ask to be transported by it. [13 Jun 1971, p.14]
While this version is beautifully photographed and admirably acted, there is never any real feeling of romance or sadness. It is all given a matter-of-fact approach, which doesn't make for a great film.
The screenwriter, who often uses bits of dialogue from the novel, doesn't hesitate to add new material that is completely inappropriate.
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Production Company
American International Pictures (AIP)
Release Date Dec 23, 1970
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating G
Tagline Among the world's great love stories, there is one forever remembered, forever cherished.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
