The film was released on 11 march 2011 in the united states and 9 september in great britain and ireland. The scenes after the failed wedding when timothy dalton is distraught at the thought of losing jane are the best i have seen. Sep 23, 2011 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. The screenplay is written by moira buffini based on charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, a classic of the gothic, bildungsroman, and romance genres. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. Why is there so little recognition in daltons filmography on this production. Jane eyre is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by cary fukunaga and starring mia wasikowska and michael fassbender. The many faces of jane eyre jane eyre, timothy dalton, jane.
Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. The story of jane eyre, the plain quakerish governess is told from her childhood until she arrives at thornfield hall to tutor the young adele. Young orphan jane eyre zelah clarke becomes the governess at thornfield hall, the mansion of the mysterious mr rochester timothy dalton. Jane eyre watch online free, jane eyre full episode 1983 jane eyre is a 1983 british television serial adaptation of charlotte brontes novel of the same name, produced by bbc and directed by julian amyes. Jul 30, 2015 i have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover. Reminiscing on my favorite rochester jane eyres 1983.
Jane and rochester after mason has left jane eyre 1983 with timothy dalton a few of my favourite things. Zelah clarke and timothy dalton in the 1983 adaptation. Timothy dalton does a good job as rochester but the edge of menace that orson welles gave the character in the famous film version is missing. Wonderful 1983 bbc adaptation of charlotte brontes novel, starring zelah clarke and timothy dalton. I still dont understand why his career never took off in hollywood, hes a very good actor. The many faces of jane eyre jane eyre, timothy dalton. With william hurt, charlotte gainsbourg, anna paquin, nic knight. I loved that the 1983 version was long and detailed and so faithful to the book. A novel inspired by charlotte bronte s jane eyre full. To everybody who is interested in real jane eyre or is annoyed or unsatisfied from this version, i highly recommend jane eyre series with timothy dalton from 1986, or as well the series from 2006. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre joan fontaine is hired by edward rochester orson welles, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. Zelah clarke, of whom, i must admit, i had never heard before, is perfect in looks and demeanor as jane eyre, and timothy dalton as rochester is superb.
A young governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, but a terrible secret puts their. Timothy dalton and zelah clarke in jane eyre 1983 colin jeavons in jane eyre 1983 zelah clarke and roger walker in jane. Timothy dalton as edward rochester, zelah clarke as jane eyre. Charlotte bronte jane eyreemily bronteperiod moviesperiod dramasjane eyre 1983english writerstimothy daltonfull. Never will there be another jane eyre movie like this version. The serial stars zelah clarke as the title character, and timothy dalton as edward rochester. Edward rochester timothy dalton and jane eyre zelah clarke.
For them, the ghosts of rochesters past will haunt the hallways. There i see the fullness of emotions, scenes and scenario that i would expect from filming such quality piece as brontes jane eyre. The serial stars zelah clarke as the title character, and timothy dalton as. The plot is very true to the book, and the two leading actors were born to play these roles. See more ideas about jane eyre 1983, jane eyre and timothy dalton. With zelah clarke, timothy dalton, carol gillies, james marcus. Jane eyre when it was first published over 150 years ago, created a public scandal. Jane eyre anna paquin and charlotte gainsbourg is an orphan cast out as a young girl by her aunt, mrs. Jane eyre 1983 tv serialbbc episode 1directed by julian. I had forgotten how good it was and recently purchased it after viewing another movie with timothy dalton. Timothy dalton, sian pattenden, judy cornwell, alan cox, gemma walker, katharine irwin, robert james, kate david, merelina kendall, keith marsh. An orphaned young girl, jane eyre anna paquin, suffers humiliation and abuse at the hands of her aunt fiona shaw and is subsequently banished to a strict boarding school for several years. Timothy dalton with zelah clarke in jane eyre favourite film version film books.
Charlotte brontes seminal literary work jane eyre has been adapted countless times and prepared in a myriad of ways from the 1943 joan fontaineorson welles version that was whittled to an hour and a half to the 1983 bbc miniseries with zelah clarke and timothy dalton that spans fiveplus hours. Jane eyre 1987 with timothy dalton and zelah clarke is. My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to. Rochester and susannah york as jane the movie was made in 1970. Zelah clarke, timothy dalton 1983 jane eyre, blog en francais. Why is there so little recognition in dalton s filmography on this production. Deene park, located near corby, northamptonshire was used as the. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent jane eyre online on moviefone. Rent jane eyre 1983 starring timothy dalton and zelah clarke on dvd and bluray. Young orphan jane eyre zelah clarke becomes the governess at thornfield hall, the mansion of the. Jane eyre starring zelah clarke and timothy dalton.
This wonderful 1983 bbc television production not a movie, as others have written here of the classic love story jane eyre, starring timothy dalton as rochester, and zelah clarke as jane, is the finest version that has been made to date, since it is the most faithful to the novel by charlotte bronte in both concept and dialogue. Jane eyre is a 1983 british television serial adaptation of charlotte brontes novel of the same name, produced by bbc and directed by julian amyes. Watch jane eyre 2006 streaming online hulu free trial. The child who played the young jane eyre was perfect for the role. The dalton collection one of my all time favourite actors jane and rochester after mason has left jane eyre 1983 with timothy dalton and zelah clarke tle see more.
Although zelah clarkes personality doesnt come across as passionate as jane eyre was purported to be, she gives a pretty good performance. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre is hired by edward rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. This article related to a british film of the 1980s is a stub. As the new jane eyre opens, ghosts of rochesters past haunt. Jan 31, 2019 jane eyre anna paquin and charlotte gainsbourg is an orphan cast out as a young girl by her aunt, mrs. May 14, 2008 wonderful 1983 bbc adaptation of charlotte brontes novel, starring zelah clarke and timothy dalton. I have seen several movies based on this classic by charlotte bronte, and this 1983 version starring zelah clarke as jane and timothy dalton as mr. In my humble opinion, in 1983, timothy dalton plays as if it is a stage scene or a teletheatre.
Jane eyre tv miniseries 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For me this is one of the most enjoyable miniseries ive ever seen. This is an older and lesser known version of jane eyre starring george c. Aug 12, 2011 jane eyre 1983 tv serialbbc episode 4directed by julian amyeswritten by charlotte bronte novel and alexander baron dramatisationoriginal music by paul readestars. Theres orson welles, still skinny at least for him, in the 1944 film featuring joan fontaine as jane, using his orotund voice to silky seductive effect. Jane eyre scene after fire in edwards bedroom deutsch by femmederochester. Dalton owns the character of rochester, he broke the mold. Jane eyre 2006 deleted separation scenes by ksotikoula. She finds herself intrigued by and attracted to thornfields owner, the dark, sardonic natch mr. Reed fiona shaw, and sent to be raised in a harsh charity school for girls. Jane eyre tv miniseries 1983 jane eyre tv miniseries. Jane eyre movie with timothy dalton derby people daltons my number one the coordinator of one of the webs biggest timothy dalton fan sites explains the timeless appeal of the belperraised former bond actor.
As the new jane eyre opens, ghosts of rochesters past. There she learns to become a teacher and eventually seeks employment outside of the school. My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to the book ever filmed. Zelah clarke, timothy dalton and jean harveyoriginal air date. It is very long but it is nice to take snippets its of it to watch over again. Also, the supporting actors are well cast and do a commendable job. Just about every adaptation ignores this whole side story but not this one. The two fall for each other but there are strange goingson in the house and the reason behind these events eventually causes jane to leave. I have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover.
Scott in a 1970 tv movie version opposite the late susannah york, barging through. After a wretched childhood as an orphan, jane eyre accepts the position of. Reminiscing on my favorite rochester jane eyres 1983 bbc. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. It remains a popular novel even today and not only is it a classic, but it is also considered far ahead of its time. Mar 11, 2011 i first saw the timothy dalton version when it was aired back in 1983 and have never found a rochester yet to compare. Comprehensive guide to jane eyre adaptations reelrundown. With orson welles, joan fontaine, margaret obrien, peggy ann garner. Start your free trial to watch jane eyre 2006 and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Jane eyre is the story of a passionate young womans search for happiness and a place in a world where.
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