The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003 film)
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a British made-for-TV film, produced by Georgina Lowe for Sally Head Productions and directed by David Thacker,[1] based on the novel by Thomas Hardy. Appearing in the film are Ciaran Hinds as Henchard, Juliet Aubrey as Susan Henchard, Jodhi May as Elizabeth Jane, James Purefoy as Farfrae, and Polly Walker as Lucetta.[2] The series was released as a 2-disc DVD in 2004.
The Plot
Hardy's characters, some deeply flawed, struggle throughout the film against accidents of fate and with difficult moral dilemmas.
Partial cast
- Ciaran Hinds - Michael Henchard
- Juliet Aubrey - Susan Henchard
- Jodhi May - Elizabeth Jane
- James Purefoy - Farfrae
- Polly Walker - Lucetta Templeman
Notable reviews
- Reviewed By: Angus Wolfe Murray at Eye for Film [2]
- Reviewed By: TV Guide[3]
- Reviewed by: Jim Steel[4]
References
- ↑ Review of "The Mayor of Casterbridge". TV Guide.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Mayor Of Casterbridge (2003) Movie Review from Eye for Film
- ↑ The Mayor Of Casterbridge Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for The Mayor Of Casterbridge | TVGuide.com
- ↑ mayor of casterbridge - review at videovista
- ↑ David Thacker's 2001 Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "The Mayor of Casterbridge": Sometimes Less IS Less
- ↑ The Mayor of Casterbridge : DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video
- ↑ The Mayor of Casterbridge - Searching for Debra Winger - New York TV Review