Cathy, Cathy, come in, Cathy come back to me. Wuthering Heights is directed by William Wyler and adapted to screenplay by Charles MacArthur & Ben Hecht from the novel of the same name written by Emily Bronte. It stars Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Flora Robson. Music is scored by Alfred Newman and cinematography is by Gregg Toland. OK, so it's only a part of Bronte's…
I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!
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.
Top Cast
Merle Oberon
Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton
Laurence Olivier
Heathcliff
David Niven
Edgar Linton
Flora Robson
Ellen Dean
Donald Crisp
Dr. Kenneth
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Isabella Linton
Hugh Williams
Hindley Earnshaw
Leo G. Carroll
Joseph
Miles Mander
Lockwood
Cecil Kellaway
Earnshaw
Cecil Humphreys
Judge Linton
Sarita Wooton
Cathy as a Child
Rex Downing
Heathcliff as a Child
Douglas Scott
Hindley as a Child
Frank Benson
Heathcliff Servant (uncredited)
Romaine Callender
Robert (uncredited)
Reviews
I venture to suggest that this wonderfully evocative adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic story will never be surpassed. The novel is essentially a tale of lost love and the trio of Merle Oberon ("Cathy"), Laurence Olivier ("Heathcliffe") and David Niven ("Edgar") manage to encapsulate all the emotions of sadness, of bitterness and of despair superbly. "Heathcliffe" is the abandoned boy brought to the home of the…
FAQ about Wuthering Heights
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…
When was Wuthering Heights released?
Wuthering Heights was released in 1939.
What genres does Wuthering Heights belong to?
Wuthering Heights is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
The cast of Wuthering Heights includes Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven, Flora Robson, Donald Crisp.