Jane Eyre
Synopsis
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
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Samantha Morton
Jane Eyre
Ciarán Hinds
Edward Rochester
Gemma Jones
Mrs. Fairfax
Deborah Findlay
Mrs. Reed
Abigail Cruttenden
Blanche Ingram
Richenda Carey
Lady Ingram
Timia Berthome
Adele
Joanna Scanlan
Bessie
Peter Wight
Clergyman
Emily Joyce
Miss Temple
Laura Harling
Young Jane
David Gant
Mr. Brocklehurst
Barbara Keogh
Miss Abbot
Hermione Gulliford
Mrs. Fairfax
Ben Sowdon
John Reed
Gemma Eglinton
Helen Burns
Dominique Belcourt
Anna
Val McLane
Grace Poole
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Hawley, Peter Wight
- Original Score
- Richard Harvey
- Original Title
- Jane Eyre
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Richard Hawley, Peter Wight, Charlotte Brontë, Kay Mellor
Richard Harvey
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Robert Young
Director
Kay Mellor
Writer
Richard Hawley
Screenplay
Peter Wight
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jane Eyre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jane Eyre about?
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Who directed Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Jane Eyre?
The principal cast of Jane Eyre includes Samantha Morton, Ciarán Hinds, Gemma Jones, Deborah Findlay, Abigail Cruttenden.
When was Jane Eyre released and how long is it?
Jane Eyre was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Jane Eyre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jane Eyre was composed by Richard Harvey.
Is Jane Eyre based on a book or true story?
Jane Eyre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charlotte Brontë".