Wuthering Heights
“The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wuthering Heights (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-03
Top Cast
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Anna Calder-Marshall
Cathy Earnshaw
Timothy Dalton
Heathcliff
Harry Andrews
Mr. Earnshaw
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Linton
Judy Cornwell
Nellie
James Cossins
Mr. Linton
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs. Earnshaw
Hilary Dwyer
Isabella Linton
Julian Glover
Hindley Earnshaw
Hugh Griffith
Dr. Kenneth
Morag Hood
Frances Earnshaw
Ian Ogilvy
Edgar Linton
Peter Sallis
Mr. Shielders
Aubrey Woods
Joseph
Wendy Allnutt
Servant Girl
John Comer
Dudley Foster
Mr. Green
Gordon Gostelow
Man in Pub
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.63x
+$3.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Fuest
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Tilley
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Wuthering Heights
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Fuest
Patrick Tilley, Emily Brontë
Michel Legrand
John Coquillon
Ann Chegwidden
James H. Nicholson, Louis M. Heyward, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Fuest
Director
Philip Harrison
Production Design
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Ann Chegwidden
Editor
Patrick Tilley
Screenplay
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wuthering Heights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wuthering Heights about?
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.
Who directed Wuthering Heights?
Wuthering Heights was directed by Robert Fuest.
Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
The principal cast of Wuthering Heights includes Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton, Harry Andrews, Pamela Brown, Judy Cornwell.
When was Wuthering Heights released and how long is it?
Wuthering Heights was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wuthering Heights?
Wuthering Heights had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (5.63 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wuthering Heights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wuthering Heights was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Wuthering Heights based on a book or true story?
Wuthering Heights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emily Brontë".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wuthering Heights?
Wuthering Heights holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).