Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

1939
1h 44m
7.2

7.2/10

315 votes • View on IMDb

"I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 7, 1939
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0032145

Cast

Merle Oberon
Merle Oberon

Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton

Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier

Heathcliff

David Niven
David Niven

Edgar Linton

Flora Robson
Flora Robson

Ellen Dean

Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp

Dr. Kenneth

Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fitzgerald

Isabella Linton

Hugh Williams
Hugh Williams

Hindley Earnshaw

Leo G. Carroll
Leo G. Carroll

Joseph

Miles Mander
Miles Mander

Lockwood

Cecil Kellaway
Cecil Kellaway

Earnshaw

Cecil Humphreys
Cecil Humphreys

Judge Linton

Sarita Wooton
Sarita Wooton

Cathy as a Child

Key Crew

William Wyler
Director
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Charles MacArthur
Screenplay