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The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge

(2003)

Overview

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : David Thacker
  2. Writer : Thomas Hardy,Ted Whitehead
  3. Cast : Ciarán Hinds,Juliet Aubrey,Jodhi May,James Purefoy,Alex Kelly

Cast

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Facts

Original TitleThe Mayor of Casterbridge

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2003-12-28

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 03h 16m

Production CompaniesPearson Television International,Sally Head Productions

Genres

  • Drama
  • TV Movie

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