Jane Eyre (1970 film)
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| Directed by | Delbert Mann |
| Produced by | Omnibus Productions |
| Screenplay by | Jack Pulman |
| Based on | Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë |
| Starring | George C. Scott Susannah York |
| Music by | John Williams |
| Cinematography | Paul Beeson |
| Editing by | Peter Boita |
| Distributed by | British Lion Film Corporation |
| Release date(s) | December 1970 |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Jane Eyre is a 1970 TV-film directed by Delbert Mann starring George C. Scott and Susannah York. It is based on the 1847 novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.
The film had its theatrical debut in the United Kingdom in 1970. It was released on television in the United States in 1971. This movie was widely released in China in early 80s[specify] with big success and was one of the most popular foreign movies in China.[citation needed]
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[edit] Plot
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Jane Eyre is an orphan, sent to the cruel school institution of Lowood. Upon maturing, she is positioned as governess to a girl named Adele at Thornfield Hall. Fully aware of her low-rank and plain countenance; she makes the best of her situation. But Thornfield holds many secrets and despite mysterious occurrences that Jane cannot comprehend, she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield and Adele's guardian, fall in love. Suddenly, when Jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light, and it will take all of her courage, love and maturity to triumph.
[edit] Differences from novel
- Jane's time at Gateshead Hall is only referred to and the tale starts with Jane arriving at Lowood School.
- Mrs. Reed, Eliza, John, and Georgiana do not appear at all. Neither does Bessie.
- Julia Severn does not appear. Instead Mr Brocklehurst criticizes, and immediately himself cuts, Helen's curly hair.
- The death of Mrs Reed is cut, so Jane does not return to Gateshead Hall.
- Mr Rochester and his guests at Thornfield Hall do not play charades.
- Mr Rochester does not disguise himself as a Gypsy woman.
- When Jane leaves Thornfield Hall she is immediately found and taken in by the Rivers.
- Rosamond Oliver does not appear.
- Jane's kinship to Mary, Diana and St. John Rivers is not revealed.
- Jane does not inherit a fortune.
[edit] Cast
- George C. Scott as Edward Rochester
- Susannah York as Jane Eyre
- Sara Gibson as Jane Eyre as a Child
- Ian Bannen as St. John Rivers
- Rachel Kempson as Mrs. Fairfax
- Nyree Dawn Porter as Blanche Ingram
- Jack Hawkins as Mr. Brocklehurst
- Jean Marsh as Mrs. Rochester (Bertha Mason)
[edit] Awards
- 1972: Emmy Award - Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition (John Williams).
[edit] Soundtrack
The score was composed by John Williams and recorded at Anvil Studios, Denham, outside London.[citation needed]
[edit] External links
- Jane Eyre at the Internet Movie Database
- Jane Eyre at Rotten Tomatoes
- Jane Eyre is available for free download at the Internet Archive [more]
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