7.2 / 10(337 votes)IMDbNR19391h 44mUnited States of America

Wuthering Heights

“I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!”

Topics:#jealousy #sibling relationship #based on novel or book #love of one's life #central and south america #rags to riches #rivalry #yorkshire #moor (terrain)#19th century

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Wuthering Heights Official Trailer #1 - David Niven Movie (1939) HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05

Top Cast

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Merle Oberon

Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton

Laurence Olivier

Heathcliff

David Niven

Edgar Linton

Flora Robson

Ellen Dean

Donald Crisp

Dr. Kenneth

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Isabella Linton

Hugh Williams

Hindley Earnshaw

Leo G. Carroll

Joseph

Miles Mander

Lockwood

Cecil Kellaway

Earnshaw

Cecil Humphreys

Judge Linton

Sarita Wooton

Cathy as a Child

Rex Downing

Heathcliff as a Child

Douglas Scott

Hindley as a Child

Frank Benson

Heathcliff Servant (uncredited)

Uncredited

Romaine Callender

Robert (uncredited)

Uncredited

Richard Clucas

Little Boy (uncredited)

Uncredited

Vernon Downing

Giles (uncredited)

Uncredited

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hollywood, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 7, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 20, 2004

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: William Wyler
Screenplay & Story: Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Original Score: Alfred Newman
Original Title: Wuthering Heights
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 44m
Production Studios: Samuel Goldwyn Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Wyler

Screenplay & Story

Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Emily Brontë

Original Score & Music

Alfred Newman

Director of Photography

Gregg Toland

Film Editing

Daniel Mandell

Producers

Samuel Goldwyn

Literary Origin & Source Material

Novel:Emily Brontë

Department Leadership Roster

Ben Hecht

Screenplay

Gregg Toland

Director of Photography

Samuel Goldwyn

Producer

Charles MacArthur

Screenplay

Daniel Mandell

Editor

William Wyler

Director

Omar Kiam

Costume Design

Alfred Newman

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)TP

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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