Movie: The Mayor of Casterbridge

Top 5 Billed Cast

Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds

Michael Henchard

Juliet Aubrey
Juliet Aubrey

Susan

Jodhi May
Jodhi May

Elizabeth Jane

James Purefoy
James Purefoy

Donald Farfrae

Alex Kelly
Alex Kelly

Maid

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    Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.

  • Release Date

    2003-12-28

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  • Rating:

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  • Tagline

    Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.

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    English
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