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Wuthering Heights is a 1939 American romantic period drama film directed by William Wyler, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, starring Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier and David Niven, and based on the 1847 novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. The film depicts only 16 of the novel's 34 chapters, eliminating the second generation of characters. The novel was adapted for the screen by Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht and John Huston (uncredited). The supporting cast features Flora Robson and Geraldine Fitzgerald.

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1939 · 1h 44m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.2/10 (332 votes)

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

Directed by William Wyler

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Cast & crew

William WylerDirector

Merle Oberonas Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton

Laurence Olivieras Heathcliff

David Nivenas Edgar Linton

Flora Robsonas Ellen Dean

Donald Crispas Dr. Kenneth

Geraldine Fitzgeraldas Isabella Linton

Hugh Williamsas Hindley Earnshaw

Leo G. Carrollas Joseph

Miles Manderas Lockwood

Cecil Kellawayas Earnshaw

Cecil Humphreysas Judge Linton

Sarita Wootonas Cathy as a Child

Rex Downingas Heathcliff as a Child

Douglas Scottas Hindley as a Child

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Wuthering Heights is a 1939 American romantic period drama film directed by William Wyler, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, starring Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier and David Niven, and based on the 1847 novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. The film depicts only 16 of the novel's 34 chapters, eliminating the second generation of characters. The novel was adapted for the screen by Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht and John Huston (uncredited). The supporting cast features Flora Robson and Geraldine Fitzgerald.

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1939 · 1h 44m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.2/10 (332 votes)

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

Directed by William Wyler

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