The Mayor Of Casterbridge
2003
Ciaran Hinds (PERSUASION, CIRCLE OF FRIENDS) stars as the tormented Michael Henchard in this lavish adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE. One day, in a destitute and drunken state, Henchard sells his wife and daughter to a sailor at a county fair. Haunted by the memory of this betrayal, the .. Read more
| Starring | Ciaran Hinds, James Purefoy, Jodhi May, Juliet Aubrey |
|---|---|
| Director | David Thacker |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Mayor Of Casterbridge
Ciaran Hinds (PERSUASION, CIRCLE OF FRIENDS) stars as the tormented Michael Henchard in this lavish adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE. One day, in a destitute and drunken state, Henchard sells his wife and daughter to a sailor at a county fair. Haunted by the memory of this betrayal, the itinerant farmhand decides to change his ways and in the process becomes a respectable, prosperous man. Twenty years later, his wife and daughter reappear on his doorstep, offering Henchard the choice of redemption or a further descent into the web of deceit and betrayal.
| Starring | Ciaran Hinds, James Purefoy, Jodhi May, Juliet Aubrey, Polly Walker |
|---|---|
| Director | David Thacker |
| Studio | FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 3 hrs 18 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 19 Jan 2004 Production year: 2003 |
| Format | DVD |
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this...
I rented this not knowing what it was about at all but I love period drama and Ciaran Hinds so that decided it! Throughly enjoyable, the plot is extremely good (thanks to Thomas Hardy of course) and is almost played out scene for scene with the original book. All performances excellent (esp Ciaran Hinds) and it really captures the feel of the times.
I would definitely recommend it to all! -
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Classic ,in every sense.
Fabulous acting From Hinds and May however the dire Scottish accent of another, leaves a lot to be desired.
All is forgiven by the superb cast, acting and emotional depth of the characters, which make this production a definate must see.
The depth to which Hinds character plummets to is only surpassed by the honour and honesty of those closest to him. He test them again and again yet it is alway's he, who is found wanting. -
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