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Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre

Actor(s): Samantha Morton, Ciar�n Hinds, Gemma Jones, Richard Hawley
Director(s): Robert Young
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Movie Details

Content Advisory: Adult Situations
Movie Release: 1997
DVD Release: 10/26/1999
Format: DVD - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 48 mins
Studio: A&E Home Video
Members Wishing: 12
Genres: Drama, Romance, Romantic Drama, Period Film, Gothic Film

DVD Synopsis

This made-for-TV feature was the tenth screen adaptation of the classic Gothic romance by Charlotte Bront�. Jane Eyre (Samantha Morton, who two years later would earn an Oscar nomination for her performance in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown) grew up an orphan under trying circumstances, but through hard work and determination, she has gained an education and is employed as a governess at the Thornfield Hall estate. Jane quickly falls in love with the brooding and secretive owner of Thornfield, Mr. Rochester (Ciaran Hinds). He soon falls for her as well, but before they can reach the altar, a number of shocking secrets threaten to destroy their romance. This version of Jane Eyre made its American debut on the A&E Cable Network. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Samantha Morton - Jane Eyre
Ciar�n Hinds - Edward Rochester
Gemma Jones - Mrs. Fairfax
Richard Hawley - Richard Mason

Editorial Review of DVD

Robert Young's made-for-television adaptation of Jane Eyre comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a featurette about Charlotte Bront�. This is a fine release for fans of literary adaptations and costume dramas. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Aimee M. (AimeeM) wrote on 2/4/2008...

1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I like this version. Jane Eyre is very likable. Mr. Rochester is a bit more... cavalier. He seems to think it no big deal that the little ward could easily be his daughter. And he seems to flaunt his past affairs.
Other than that, very good. And Mr. Rochester is likable as well, he was just portrayed more immoral (for the time-period) in this version than in other versions.