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Jane Eyre

Actor(s): Timothy Dalton, Zelah Clarke
Director(s): Julian Amyes
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Movie Details

Content Advisory: Suitable for Children
Movie Release: 1983
DVD Release: 04/19/2005
Format: DVD - Closed Captioned
Edition: Restored/Remastered,Television
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 5 hrs 11 mins
Studio: BBC Warner
Members Wishing: 21
Genres: Drama, Romance, Romantic Drama

DVD Synopsis

Jane Eyre is yet another cinematic dramatization of Charlotte Bront�'s classic 19th century romantic novel -- and at 239 minutes, the longest and most thorough. The familiar storyline traces the life of Jane Eyre from her miserable childhood in a bleak orphan's home to her assumption of a governess' post at the home of the mysterious Edward Rochester. Jane and Rochester fall in love, but their plans for marriage are blighted by the Terrible Secret hidden away in his attic. Only when total, devastating disaster befalls Rochester does he consider himself worthy of Jane's love. This 1983 multipart BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre stars Zelah Clarke in the title role and future James Bond Timothy Dalton as Rochester. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Actors

Timothy Dalton - Edward Rochester
Zelah Clarke - Jane Eyre

Member Movie Reviews

C. M P. (selkie) wrote on 3/22/2009...

5 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I have always preferred the old black-and-white version starring Orson Welles & Joan Fontaine even though it was greatly condensed. But watching this, I finally found its equal.

I had not thought that Timothy Dalton could be able to play the part of Rochester convincingly, but he did. Zelah Clarke played a superb Jane Eyre, & it is a pity she did not do more acting. But I guess there are really not too many roles for such a petite woman. (One cannot help wondering throughout the movie exactly how tall she might be).

The movie follows the book pretty closely. The only drawback to the film is that since it was a made-for-television movie, it is divided up into each episode rather than running smoothly without interruption.
Yes, it is long. But as it is such a good adaptation it is well worth watching. Perfect for sitting in & watching during a rainy weekend.

Aimee M. (AimeeM) wrote on 1/5/2009...

The only problem I had with this version (and I know this sounds rediculous, but...) Jane Eyre's eyes are too close together, and Mr. Rochester is WAY too emotional. Sorry.
Other than that, this version follows the book very closely. So it is good in that respect. Although it does run a bit on the long side...